Fiesta Casserole

3 cups (8 ounces) shell macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion (1 medium onion)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, chopped
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
1 and 1/2 tsp cumin
1 can (10 and 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained
1 cup sliced pitted olives

In large saucepot cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. grease 4-quart casserole; set aside. In large skillet over medium heat cook ground beef, onion and garlic until meat is browned and onion is tender. Spoon off fat; discard. Stir in chilies, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin and salt. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushroom soup, tomato sauce, 2 cups cheese and water; cook and stir until bubbly. Pour mixture into prepared casserole; add macaroni, corn, beans and olives and mix well. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top. Cover and bake for 30 to 35 mniutes until hot and bubbly. Remove cover; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer until cheese is lightly browned. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Submitted by Sandra Davis

Recipe submitted in August, 2010.


Comments:






Additional Information
Recipes in the Main Dish, Casserole
Recipes Submitted by Sandra Davis


Appendix
Table of Contents
All Recipes listed by Title
All Recipes listed by Chapter
All Recipes listed by Member