Those of you who know me well, know that I usually don't use things that come in packages, jars or boxes. This meal is an exception to that rule. Tonight I have a meeting at church, so I need to do a quick dinner. Here goes. If you have the meat already prepared, you can put this together in less than 15 minutes, and then 20 to 30 minutes in the oven.
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 8 oz. package shredded cheddar
1 can black beans rinsed and drained
1 can corn
1 can sliced black olives
1 small jar salsa
1 jar nacho cheese dip.
1 bag tortilla chips
sour cream
extra salsa
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook meat, drain any fat and add seasoning mix according to package directions. While the meat is cooking, rinse and drain beans. Leave beans in the strainer and add corn and olives. When everything has drained, mix corn, beans, and olives together. Put a layer of chips on the bottom of an oven proof pan. Save the rest for serving with the meal. Next layer the meat, cheese sauce, corn and bean mixture and salsa in that order. If the cheese sauce is too thick to pour, put it in the microwave for one minute. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated through.
Serve with remaining chips, sour cream and salsa. How easy was that!
Okay, so you don't want to use the cheese sauce in the jar. Go to my mac and cheese recipe (see archives, or use the search box). Make this cheese sauce and add 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1 tablespoon cumin. I have done this when I didn't have any cheese sauce. You can also search online for a taco seasoning recipe if you don't want to use the packaged kind.
If you try this, let me know how it turned out. As always, I welcome comments and suggestions.
Happy cooking
Carol (aka Nonnie)
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