Ortega Taco Casserole

Ortega Taco Casserole
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 431.3
  • Total Fat: 25.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 99.5 mg
  • Sodium: 971.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 27.8 g

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Introduction

Yummy taco casserole - layered hard taco shells, taco meat and cheese. Yummy taco casserole - layered hard taco shells, taco meat and cheese.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    Turkey burger, diced green chiles, taco shells, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, sliced black olives

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook 2 lbs of ground turkey or ground beef, 2 small onions, and 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic until turkey is fully cooked; drain. Stir in 2 cups of water, 1 cup of taco sauce, 8 oz can of diced green chiles, 4.5 oz can of sliced black olives, and 2 pkg. of taco seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

In a 13 X 9 casserole dish, layer 12 taco shells broken into pieces (the size is up to you). Cover with half of meat mixture; sprinkle with 2 cups of cheese. Repeat with remaining shells, meat, and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

If wanted, top with tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EEPEARCE13.