Mexican Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tbsp. instant onion
16 oz. canned tomato sauce
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
3 to 4 canned chiles, seeded and chopped
1 pkg. (6-1/2 oz.) crisp tortilla chips
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:

Saute beef in skillet until pink disappears and the beef is crumbly. Drain excess fat. Add onion, garlic salt, tomato sauce and olives to beef. Combine dairy sour cream and cottage cheese with green chilies.
Crush tortilla chips slightly, reserve a few whole for a garnish. Place one-half of the chips in the bottom of well-buttered 2 1/2 qt. casserole. Or coat with a spray (Pam). Add half the meat mixture, cover with one-half the sour cream mixture, sprinkle with half the grated cheese. Repeat layers. Bake uncovered in a 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

Comments from Connie Head :

May substitute minced cooked roast beef, chicken or turkey.

User Reviews:

This is one of the best casseroles I have ever tried.

Submitted by David on December 07, 2003

we are having a potluck at my job and I am using this recipe. It turned out fabulous I can't wait for everyone to try it thank you so much.

Submitted by Sandra on December 03, 2003

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