Texas Casserole
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Everyone raves over this meal. The simmered taco meat is so flavorful. Make extra and use for tacos, taco salad, enchiladas, etc. for another day.
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Ingredients:
| 2 pounds | ground beef |
| 1 | large onion, chopped |
| 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can | diced tomato, undrained |
| 1 (12-ounce) can | tomato paste |
| 1 (15-ounce) can | tomato puree |
| 1 | small can chopped mild green chili |
| 2 tablespoons | chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1/2 teaspoon | garlic powder |
| 2 teaspoons | salt |
| 2 (15-ounce) cans | ranch style beans (or pinto beans) |
| 1 (10 1/2-ounce) package | corn chip |
| 2 cups | hot cooked rice |
| toppings: | |
| 2 cups | (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese |
| 1 | medium onion, chopped |
| 1 | medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded |
| 3 | medium tomatoes, chopped |
| 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can | slied ripe olives, drained |
| 1 cup | picante sauce, optional |
| 1 cup | sour cream, for topping |
| guacamole, for topping | |
Directions:
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add next eight ingredients; simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
Add beans and heat though. On a platter, layer the corn chips, rice, meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Serve with picante sauce, sour cream, and guacamole, if desired. Serve immediately.
Source: tasteofhome.com
