Taco
Casserole
Submitted by:
Ortega |
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" Casseroles
aren't the same old boring, soggy, hot dishes they used to be.
This recipe offers both appealing taste and texture. OrtegaŽ
seasonings spice up the filling, and layers of taco shells give
it crunch. "
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| Ingredients |
| 1 pound ground beef |
| 1 cup chopped onion |
| 2 cloves garlic,
finely chopped |
| 1 cup water |
| 1/2 cup ORTEGAŽ Thick
& Smooth Taco Sauce |
| 1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGAŽ
Diced Green Chiles |
| 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced
ripe olives, drained, divided |
| 1 (1.25 ounce) package ORTEGAŽ
Taco Seasoning mix |
| 1 package (12) ORTEGAŽ
Taco Shells, broken, divided |
| 2 cups SARGENTOŽ
ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided |
| Chopped tomatoes
(optional) |
| Sliced green onions
(optional) |
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| Directions |
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PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F.
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COOK beef, onion and garlic until beef is
browned; drain. Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives
and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
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LAYER half of broken shells on bottom of
greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce;
sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells,
meat sauce and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly
and cheese is melted. Top with remaining olives, tomatoes and
green onions.
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| Makes
8 servings
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Nutrition at a glance
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Calories |
443 |
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Protein |
19g |
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Total
Fat |
31g |
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Sodium |
770mg |
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Cholesterol |
78mg |
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Carbohydrates |
24g |
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Fiber |
3g |
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