South of the Border - Burrito Casserole

Burrito Casserole

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tsp chili powder
1 16-oz can dark red kidney beans (drained)
1/4 cup taco sauce
1/2 cup shredded Monterery Jack or Colby Jack cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 small tomato (chopped)
1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
tortilla chips

Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Turn off heat and add tomato sauce, water and chili powder and set aside.

Mash half of the kidney beans in an microwave* safe casserole dish. Stir in taco sauce and remaining beans. Spread evenly in bottom of casserole dish. Spread meat mixture on top. Place in microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes, until beans are cooked and all ingredients are heated through.

Sprinkle with cheese, lettuce, tomato, olives. Serve with tortilla chips.


* Please note, this can also be finished in the oven in you prefer.


I had a different recipe I wanted to post today, but I can't locate it. If I find it, I will post it as well.