I Love a CASSEROLE!

So it is important to understand a few things. First, I do not always cook from scratch. If there is an easier way to make my meal I will take it (most of the time) AND I love something with only a handful of ingredients. Second, I love to cook for leftovers b/c I hate cooking during the week. Third, there is nothing like a cook "casserole." Unfortunately, Anthony is not a casserole fan so many times I cook these during his long swim meet weekends!

Beef Taco Bake
1 lb ground beef
1 can Condensed Tomato Soup
1 cup Picante Sauce (do not use salsa... I have tried and the real thing is better)
1/2 cup milk
6 flour 8 inch tortillas (or 8 corn 6 inch tortillas cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese


Preheat oven to 400F.


In a medium skillet (deep sided is better) over medium/high heat brown beef. Drain and rinse.

Return meat and add soup, picante sauce, milk and stir. Once everything is mixed together add tortillas and 1/2 cup of cheese (or more b/c I love cheese) and stir until everything is evenly coated. Dump everything into a 2-quart baking dish. Cover

Bake at 400F for 30 minutes or until bubbly hot. Uncover and sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Let bake another 5 minutes.

Remove and let cool.


This goes great with a mixed green salad, but you have to make sure to add some crunchy tortilla chips.