Tex Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole


Prepare ahead casserole that is always a hit. Just enough spice to get that southwest 'flavor'. Man, this is what makes a great tex-mex meal. Need to refrigerate overnight.

Steps


Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender , drain.
Add chili powder , cumin , and salt.
Stir well.
Cook meat mixture over low heat 10 minutes.
Spoon meat mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan.
Layer beans , tortillas , and cheese over meat mixture.
Pour tomato liquid over cheese , chop tomatoes and spread tomatoes and chiles over cheese.
Spread soup over top of casserole.
Cover baking pan.
Refrigerate overnight.
Bake , uncovered , at 350 for 1 hour.
Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients


lean ground beef, onion, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, ranch style beans, corn tortillas, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, rotel tomatoes & chilies, cream of mushroom soup