Renee's Mexican Casserole

Name: Renee's Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 (16 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes (I sometimes use Rotel, depending on if there are little ones eating with us); 1 package taco seasoning mix; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives; 2 bags plain tortilla chips, crushed; 1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese (I sometimes use a mexican blend cheese); 4 cups sour cream; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Submitted by Renee Ferraz

"I have been making this for years and it has become a family favorite. Just the other day, my ex-husband called to ask for the recipe."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes (I sometimes use Rotel, depending on if there are little ones eating with us)
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 bags plain tortilla chips, crushed
1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese (I sometimes use a mexican blend cheese)
4 cups sour cream
¹⁄₂ cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic and saute until translucent.
Add meat and cook until browned.
Drain.
Blend in tomatoes, taco seasoning, chilies and olives and simmer about 10 mins.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Layer half of chips over bottom.
Add all of meat mixture, then mozzarella, then sour cream.
Top with remaining chips.
Bake until heated through, about 30 mins.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and continue baking until cheese melts.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Reviews

This was very good. I was a little hesitant on putting 4 cups of sour cream on top so I settled for 2. I also only used 1 bag of chips...1/2 on the bottom and 1/2 on top. It turned out great!

kingscastle
I spiced this up a bit with fajita seasoning and added a can of fiesta nacho cheese soup. Very simple to make. We liked this a lot. Next time will double the meat.

DonnaColorado Johnson
This had a really good taste, but turned out a bit dry. I really thought that we might like it better made as nachos.

Khandi Howard
A lovely flavorful casserole.

Molly53

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Renee Ferraz

Prattville, AL

Hi! I am an Air Force Brat, ex-Army wife who has just recently married the most wonderful man in the world. I have two daughters and two stepsons and work full time for the State of Alabama. My husband and I love to make beach trips to Florida in the summer time and enjoy relaxing in the sunshine. I have lived in Germany (many times, My mother is from a small town called Alzey), Philippines, Turkey and the U.S. I am currently obsessed with RecipeZaar! Can't get enough of all the fabulous recipes and dinner ideas! So many talented people here!

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