Creamy Burrito Casserole

  This casserole reminded me a lot of Tijuana Torte we already make and love, but I went ahead, because the addition of refried beans intrigued me.

  I found this recipe at Food.com, and the end result was nothing short of amazing!  {I changed it up just a bit.}  We loved the heartiness the whole wheat tortillas and refried beans bring to the final dish. And talk about quick, the whole thing came together in no time flat!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• ½ whole Onion, Chopped
• 1 envelope (1 Oz.) Taco Seasoning
• 16 ounces, weight Can Refried Beans
• 6 whole Wheat Tortillas
• 3 cups Shredded Taco Cheese
• 10 ounces, weight Can Cream Of Mushroom Soup
• ⅓ cups Sour Cream
• ½ cups Taco Sauce
• Lettuce, Sour Cream, Tomatoes

Preparation Instructions

 

Preparation Instructions

 

In a skillet over medium heat, brown meat with onions. When meat is browned and onions softened, drain off the grease. Add taco seasoning and water (use the amount of water recommended on the package directions). Stir in one can of refried beans, heat everything through then set aside.

 

In a small bowl, mix sour cream and cream of mushroom soup.

 

In the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish, spread 1/2 cup of the sour cream mixture. Tear up 3 whole wheat tortillas and cover the sour cream layer. Layer half of the meat on top of this, spreading to cover the surface. Add a layer of cheese and a drizzle of taco sauce over it all.

 

Layer 3 more torn tortillas. Then top them with the remaining sour cream, meat mixture, taco sauce and cheese.

 

Bake uncovered at 350* for 20 minutes until hot and cheese is melted.

Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

Dig in!

~T

Beef Nacho Bake

  Though the ingredients to this recipe are simple, the flavors of the end result, are full on complex!  You won’t be able to quite put your finger on the flavors, but it sure tastes good!

  Guess where this recipe comes from?

  From my mom’s recipe box!  Tucked between sections, is a 1980’s Miracle Whip Label featuring this very recipe!  It MUST be good, because our family has been making it ever since.  🙂

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Ingredients

• 1 pound Hamburger, Seasoned With Salt And Pepper
• 1 cup Chunky Picante Sauce, You Decide The Heat
• 15 ounces, weight Can Of Sweet Corn, Drained
• ½ cups Miracle Whip
• ¼ cups Sour Cream
• ½ teaspoon Chili Powder, this was too hot for my kids, I will do less next time.
• 2 cups Shredded Taco Cheese
• 2 cups Crushed Tortilla Chips

Preparation Instructions

Brown beef and drain. Stir in picante sauce, drained corn, miracle whip, sour cream and chili powder to taste.
In a 2 Qt casserole dish, layer one half beef mixture, then 1 cup cheese and 1 cup chips. Repeat layers.
Bake at 350* for 20 minutes.
Serve with guacamole, taco sauce, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, whatever you like!

Enjoy!

~T

Mrs. B’s Creamy Tacos

We had a very special guest stop in this summer, Mrs. Baker from The Better Baker.  She even COOKED for us!  A delicious recipe from her amazing cookbook, page 42 to be exact.  She whipped out this meal in 20 minutes, no kidding!  Destiny & Tylan had 2 bowls and they all cheered when I told them there was enough leftover to have it again.  🙂

 Creamy Tacos

from Recipes and Recollections of The Better Baker

Ingredients

• 1 poundGround Beef, Browned And Drained
• 2 cans (16 Oz Each) Chili Beans With Sauce
• 16 ounce can Of Chili
• 12 ounces, weight Can Of Rotel, Drained (you Decide The Heat)
• 1 pound Velvetta, Cut Into Small Pieces
• ½ pints Whipping Cream
• Tortilla Chips
• Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Salsa

Brown beef and drain, add beans, chili and tomatoes. Heat until it begins to boil. Add Velvetta and stir until melted. Turn down heat and pour in cream, being careful not to boil again.

Place chips on plate and ladle over creamy chili sauce. Top with your favorite toppings: lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Easy and delicious!

I know Mrs. B says she is a BETTER Baker, but we think she is a GREAT cook too!

Thanks for a GREAT and easy meal, Mrs. B!  The Ferguson Family loves you!

~T