Mexican Casserole

(Using Burger- One pound)

Ingredients:

v Hamburger – One pound

v Garlic Powder, Cumin Powder, Dried Red chilies: ½ teaspoon each

v Half Onion – finely chopped (optional)

v Taco seasoning – 1 Tablespoon

v Diced green chilies – 1 small can

v 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes- (with cilantro and lime)

v Picante sauce or Salsa – ¾ cup

v 1 pound (or ½ pound) of shredded cheddar cheese.

v Flour tortillas- approximately 6

--Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

--Brown hamburger in a large skillet.

--Add onion and seasonings and cook until onions are transparent.

--Add green chilies, tomatoes, and salsa- simmer until heated throughout.

--Lightly grease 9” x 13” pan.

--Spread a thin layer of the cooked burger-tomato mixture in pan.

--Cover with single layer of flour tortillas.

--Spread half of the remaining beef mixture over tortillas.

--Sprinkle with a layer of cheese.

--Repeat tortilla layer, burger layer and top with remaining cheese.

--Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until cheese melts.

Can easily be doubled or tripled for large crowds.