Recipe Of The Month: Taco Casserole



Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 packages taco seasoning mix
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cups black olives
  • 2 cups slightly crushed nacho cheese chips
  • Taco sauce
  • Sour cream (dollops for topping—optional)


Directions:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients together and press into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to  25 minutes.
  • Cook ground beef. Pour off grease. Then use paper  towels to squeeze out more of the grease.
  • Add the 1 1/2 cups of water and the 2 seasoning packets to the meat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Spread beef mixture over crust. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake 5 minutes or so till cheese is melted and it is heated through.
  • Top with chips, lettuce, tomatoes and black olive.
  • Taco sauce and sour cream—optional.
  • Cut, serve and enjoy!