Mexican Casserole {Perfect Weeknight Meal}
 
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Flavorful, simple dinner. My Family LOVES this! Goes great with Spanish rice, salad, and corn.
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Recipe type: Weeknight Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup carrots, finely grated
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded mild or sharp cheddar
  • 2 cups crushed corn chips
  • Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a large frying pan, brown ground meat with finely shredded carrot until meat is completely cooked. Salt and pepper while browning meat.
  3. Add Rotel, cream of chicken, drained beans, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well and heat through.
  4. Pour meat mixture into a 9x13 pan and top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees in the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
  6. Sprinkle crushed chips over melted cheese.
  7. Return to oven for 15-20 minutes or until casserole is bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional).
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/mexican-casserole-perfect-weeknight-meal/