Ranchero Beef Taco Bake

Spice up your mid-week supper with this lively casserole that is sure to
tempt them to the table!

Ranchero Beef Taco Bake
from Campbell's Kitchen

Prep Time: 10 min. Bake Time: 30 min.

1 lb. ground beef
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's(R) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 cup Pace(R) Chunky Salsa 
3/4 cup water
8 corn tortillas (6-inch) OR 6 flour tortillas (8-inch), cut into 1-inch
pieces
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:
Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until
the beef is well browned, stirring frequently to break up
meat. Pour off any fat.
Stir the soup, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, salsa,
water, tortillas and half the cheese into the beef. Spoon into a 2-quart
shallow baking dish. Cover.
Bake at 400 degreesF. for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Sprinkle
with remaining cheese.
 Tip : Serve with a cucumber salad topped with your favorite
vinaigrette. For dessert serve vanilla ice cream. Serves 5.

Kitchen Clip:
To add a bit more heat to this dish, add one teaspoon of hot pepper
sauce to the soup mixture.
Received on Wed Mar 18 13:02:12 2009