Shelly's Recipe

BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Beef

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (about 10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
1 can condensed cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chile peppers
1 cup milk
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 (about 7 oz) pkg tortilla chips, coarsely crumbled
8 oz grated Cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1 (4 oz) can chopped ripe olives

Preheat oven to 375. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion; remove from heat and drain off excess fat. Add chili sauce, soups, chopped chile peppers, milk, and minced garlic; mix well.

In a greased 13x9-inch baking pan, place a layer of half the coarsely crumbled tortilla chips; top with half of the ground beef mixture. Layer with remaining crumbled tortilla chips, then remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and chopped black olives over top. Bake 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.