Beef and Green Chile Tortilla Dinner

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 20 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
  • 1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cans (4 ounces each) peeled whole mild green chiles
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 1 jar (16 oz) thick & chunky mild salsa
  • 12 cups bite-size tortilla chips
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (4 cups)

Steps

  • 1
    Cook beef and onion in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Return beef mixture to skillet; stir in taco seasoning mix and water.
  • 2
    Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut chiles in half; remove seeds. Arrange half of the chiles evenly over bottom of cooker. Spoon in beef mixture. Spoon refried beans over beef in an even layer. Top with remaining chiles. Pour salsa over all.
  • 3
    Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until bubbling. For each serving, place about 1 cup tortilla chips on plate, spoon ground beef mixture over chips and top with about 1/3 cup of the cheese. Ground beef mixture will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours. Stir occasionally.

  • Capsaicin, which is concentrated mainly in the seeds and veins, causes the "heat" in chiles. Removing the seeds of the chiles helps reduce the spiciness of this slow-cooked casserole.
  • Let everyone "personalize" their serving of this delightful Mexican dish by providing small bowls filled with toppings such as tomatoes, sour cream, Cheddar cheese and ripe olives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
540
Calories from Fat
295
Total Fat
33g
Saturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
95mg
Sodium
970mg
Total Carbohydrate
31g
Dietary Fiber
6g
Protein
36g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
24%
24%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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