Taco Skillet Casserole is a satisfying family meal for a busy weeknight.
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Author www.sanpasqualskitchen.com
Ingredients
1-½poundGround Beef
1Small Onion Chopped
1cloveGarlicMinced
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonsPepper
1teaspoonChili Powder
1can15 Oz. Size Tomato Sauce
8Corn Tortillas Cut Into Strips
OilFor Frying
½cupsShredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Once meat is browned, remove the grease, add onion and garlic and let them cook for 5 minutes stirring often. Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, and tomato sauce and continue to cook over low heat for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot add tortilla strips and fry them in the hot oil for a few minutes until crisp. Then remove them from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Stir tortilla strips into meat mixture and cook 5 minutes longer. Top with cheese, and let it continue to cook until melted.