Casserole Recipes - Mexican Casserole

Ingredients:
Brown 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Drain thoroughly and add:
1/2 package onion soup mix
1/2 package taco seasoning
Microwave 6 minutes:
2/3 cup instant rice
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tsp. Margarine
Combine rice and meat mixture with the following:
1 can Mexican chili beans, undrained
1 small can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic



Procedures:
Place in large casserole. Melt the following and pour over meat and bean mixture:
1/2 pound processed cheese spread 3 tablespoon milk
Top with 1 – 2 cups crushed tortilla chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25
minutes until chips are hot.
Note: If you have leftovers, convert them to Next Day Enchiladas