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Tex Mex Casserole with Ground Beef
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350⁰.
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In a skillet over medium high heat melt butter and then add in pepper and onion cooking until they become tender and fragrant (2-3 minutes).
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Add beef, and all purpose seasoning to skillet then brown, drain fat.
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Stir in packet of taco seasoning mixing until beef is evenly coated.
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In a sauce pan over medium heat combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes with chilies, Velveeta process cheese, one cup of the cheddar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir occasionally until cheese is melted.
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Prepare a 9X13 casserole dish with coat with non-stick spray.
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After preparing your casserole dish, cover the bottom with crushed tortilla chips to create a crust.
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Layer half the browned beef on top of the chips.
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Then add half the sauce on top of the beef.
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Repeat with chips, beef, and sauce.
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Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
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Bake at 350⁰ for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown the Beef Properly 🍖Don't skip browning the ground beef in batches over medium-high heat—this develops deep flavor through the Maillard reaction and prevents the meat from steaming, which waters down your casserole.
- Layer Strategically for Even Distribution 🧅Alternate layers of tortilla chips, meat mixture, and cheese rather than mixing everything together—this ensures every bite has balanced texture and flavor distribution throughout the casserole.
- Balance Your Creaminess 🥣Since you're using two cream soups plus processed cheese, reduce or omit extra liquid and drain your diced tomatoes well to prevent the casserole from becoming watery and losing its structural integrity.
- Toast Chips Before Assembly 🔥Lightly toast your tortilla chips in a 300°F oven for 3-4 minutes before layering to prevent them from becoming soggy and mushy during the longer bake time.
- Rest After Baking for Clean Slices ⏱️Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven—this allows the creamy layers to set, making it much easier to cut and serve without falling apart.
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Low Sugar
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