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Beefy King Ranch Casserole

While classic King Ranch casserole is a nice way to use up leftover cooked chicken, this beef version is a great way to use up cooked beef. It’s a simple recipe made by combining a selection of tasty ingredients. It’s flavorful without being hot and spicy, and boasts all your favorite Tex-Mex ingredients plus more. This is filling, economical and truly mouthwatering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Ground beef
  • 8 oz. Jar Cheez Wiz
  • 1 Packet of taco seasoning
  • Dash of tabasco
  • ⅔ C. Water
  • Dash of worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Can Cream of chicken soup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Can Cream of mushroom soup
  • Crushed tortillas chips
  • 2 Tbsp. Minced onion flakes
  • 2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 oz. Can Rotel
  • 1 C. Shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add the ground beef to a skillet and saute over medium high heat until browned completely. Drain the excess fat.
  3. Sprinkle the taco seasoning into the skillet and pour in the water. Stir to combine, and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
  4. In a mixing bowl, blend together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Cheez Wiz, tabasco, worcestershire, onion flakes, Rotel and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Layer the bottom of a well greased 9x13 baking dish with crushed tortilla chips
  6. Spread half the meat mixture on top of the chips.
  7. Add ½ of the soup mixture on top of the meat.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheddar cheese on top.
  9. Repeat with a layer of meat, then the rest of the soup mixture, and the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese on top.
  10. Bake for 35-45 minutes.
  11. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.