Beef Taco Casserole

My super cute friend, Hillary, just posted a blog that inspired me to post this.

I made this dish this week for a jewelry party I had at my house and it was SO yummy, SO easy, AND a HUGE hit with everyone (even my mother who eats nothing but health food).

I am definitely making this again for Superbowl Sunday because it's almost like a dip or it could even be made to be a taco salad.

Recipe:

Beef Taco Casserole

1 lb ground beef

1 can Tomato Soup

1 Cup Chunky Salsa

1/2 C milk

1/2 C uncooked white rice

1/2 C slightly crushed Tortilla Chips

1/2 C Shredded Cheddar

1. Brown hamburger and pour off fat.

2. Stir soup, salsa, milk, rice into skillet. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Cover.

3. Bake @ 400 degrees for 25 min or until hot. Stir.

4. Sprinkle with cheese and arrange crunched up chips around edges.

NOW the next time I make this I am not going to put the chips on the whole thing right away. I plan to put crushed chips on each serving on the plate. Reason being, if you have leftovers, the chips are kind of mushy after they've sat in the fridge and then been reheated.

And it is actually SO MUCH better the next day. I'll probably make the hamburger part the day before and let the flavors blend in the fridge overnight and then reheat it and add the cheese the day we're going to actually eat it.

Garnish with sour cream and it's perfection!

"Taco Soup"

If you are a mexican at heart as me and my family are, this dish will be a hit! I love a one pot creation that takes little time and feeds everyone for days. We have 5 in our family, so adjust the quantity as needed, or freeze leftovers which can last for several months!

1.5# Ground Beef or Chicken
1 pkt. Chili seasoning
2-12oz cans of kidney beans
1-28oz can of diced tomato (I use the variety with green chilis added)
1-12oz. can of chili beans
1-12oz can of dark red kidney beans
1-12 oz bag of frozen corn
1-9oz can of Bush's Chili Magic
Tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, and sour cream

Brown the beef or chicken in pan and add seasoning. Combine all other ingredients in pot and begin to warm. I don't strain the beans, however, you can if you prefer. Add beef mixture. Let simmer for 30 minutes or until warm. Serve topped with cheese, and sour cream. Chips for dipping! I love this, and it is one thing sure to please everyone in my family. Enjoy!!