Tostada Casserole

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Title: TOSTADA CASSEROLE
Categories: Mexican, Casseroles
Yield: 4 servings

1 lb Ground beef
1 Onion,small,grated
1 cn Tomato sauce(8oz)
1/4 c Water
2 ts Chili powder
1 cn Green chilies(8oz)
1/4 lb Monterey Jack cheese
1 pk Taco shells(4oz)

1. Coarsely break taco shells. In 2-quart bowl, mix ground beef and
onion; cover bowl with waxed paper. Cook at high (100%) 4-5 minutes,
stirring and breaking up meat into small pieces every 2 minutes. Tilt
bowl; skim and discard excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, water, and
chili powder. Cover and cook at high 4 minutes or until meat mixture
thickens, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir in undrained green chilies
and shredded cheese.
2. In shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole, place 3/4 of the coarsely broken
tacos. Top with meat mixture; cover with casserole lid or large
plate. Cook at medium-high (70%) 12 to 14 minutes until meat mixture
is hot. Let stand, still covered, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining
tacos.

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