Recipe: King Ranch Beef Casserole
This Tex-Mex classic isn't just a casserole; it's a flavor-packed fiesta that brings warmth to your table and a symphony of tastes to your palate. Whether you're seeking comfort food on a chilly evening or planning a crowd-pleasing dinner, this dish is your ticket to a Texan-inspired, mouthwatering experience. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the deliciousness of the Beef King Ranch Casserole!
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. lean ground beef (product #111144)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- Dash of salt
- 1 10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom
- 1 10 3/4 oz. can cream of chicken
- 1 10 oz. can mild Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 10 corn tortillas
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the beef and onions.
- When meat has almost cooked all the way add the bell pepper and sprinkle with a dash of salt.
- When the meat is brown and thoroughly cooked drain the grease from the pan.
- Heat a medium size sauce pan over low/medium heat.
- Add the cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder and chili powder. Stir and cook until the mixture is warm and then turn off the heat.
- Tear each tortilla into pieces and dip each piece into the sauce mixture. These pieces do not have to be totally saturated in the mixture or you might use it all up and won’t have enough for the dish
- Place the tortillas in a large casserole dish and top with half of the meat mixture and half of the sauce.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over the sauce and repeat the layers finishing with the rest of the cheese.
- Cook for 40 minutes & enjoy!
