RECIPE OF THE MONTH~~JAN. '05
           Queso    Taco     Casserole
1 lb.  ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 bottle (8 oz,)  Ortega thick & smooth taco sauce

3/4 c. water

1 can (4 oz.) Ortega diced green chilis

1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) Ortega taco seasoning mix

1 pkg. (12 count) Ortega yellow or white corn taco shells or taco chips,  broken

2 c. shredded cheddar

~Preheat oven to 375
~Grease 11 x 7 baking dish or  roaster
~Cook beef and onion in lrg. frypan til browned, drain
~Stir in taco sauce, water, chilis & seasoning mix
~Bring to a boil
~Reduce heat, cook, stirring occasionally
for 3 or 4 mins.

~Layer 1/2 the broken chips on bottom of prepared dish
~Cover with 1/2 the meat mixture,  sprinkle wih
1 c. of the shredded cheese
~Repeat with remaining ingreds.
~Bake for 20 to 25 mins. til bubbly & cheese has melted.

Can garnish with:
chopped tomoatoes, sliced green onions, sour cream.

The green chilis make this  so good that you will probably make this  casserole at least once a week.






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