Sunday, February 24, 2013

Week 9: 8 Layer Taco Casserole

Baby Lily and I cuddling for the first time!
I actually had to opportunity to make two new recipes this week! My brother and sister in law welcomed their first baby, Lilian, on February 20th! To help out I went through my cupboards and made them two casseroles they could keep on hand to heat up this weekend as they adjust to life using one hand and going off less sleep than usual.

The first I made is a taco casserole.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb ground meat 
1/4 medium onion, chopped
4 oz tomato sauce
15 small corn tortillas
cream of mushroom soup
canned corn
taco seasoning
                                                                            cooking spray
                                                                            1/2 can re-fried beans
                                                                            1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

In a pan, brown the meat, onion, and seasonings. Spray the bottom of a 9x9 glass pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with broken tortillas. Layer on the beans and about 2 oz of the tomato sauce and a thin layer of cheese. Add another layer of tortillas, then the meat mixture (drain the meat), dab on several spoons of cream of mushroom, sprinkle on some corn, and another layer of cheese. Add the last layer of tortillas, the remaining tomato sauce, and a final layer of cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for about half an hour or until heated through. 

I had to make mine without any spices or gluten for the new mama, but for the second pan I made to leave at home I seasoned the meat with cumin, chili powder, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper, and a little cinnamon. We also added salsa, lettuce, and sour cream on top when we served it. 

These measurements are for one pan, double it for 2 pans.

 

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