Tex Mex Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup green chili, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups mexican blend cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cook ground beef with onions and garlic, stirring frequently, until browned and pour off drippings.
• 2 add tomato sauce and chili powder and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
• 4 meanwhile, heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
• 5 add potatoes, pressing into one layer.
• 6 cook 5 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
• 7 turn with large spatula and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes or until bottom of potatoes are golden brown, reducing heat if potatoes are browning too quickly.
• 8 don't worry if potatoes break apart when you turn them and just pat them back together with the spatula.
• 9 spoon ground beef mixture over potatoes and top with tomatoes, chilies and cheese.
• 10 broil 3 to 4 inches from broiler 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.