Ortega Taco Casserole Recipe
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Ortega Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce- Medium
- 4 oz Ortega diced green chiles
- 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
- 1 package Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix- Regular
- 1 (4.5 oz) package Ortega Taco Shells (12 ct) broken
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional_
- 1/8 cup sliced green onions (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Cook beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned; drain. Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives, and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Layer half of broken taco shells on bottom of a greased 12x8 inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining shlls, sauce, and cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining olives, tomatoes, and green onions.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 336g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 789 | |
| Calories from Fat 537 | 68% |
| Total Fat 60.04g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 23.75g | 95% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium 498mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 25.3g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 1.95g | 1% |
| Protein 36.63g | 59% |
