This is for Bogie, in return for her wonderful recipe for Taco Lasagna. I've used this as a main meal and as a side dish for a large gathering. Bogie, I have no idea where this recipe comes from, but my family has enjoyed it for some time. I hope you and WS will too.
Tostada Casserole
6 to 8 servings
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) whole green chilies, drained, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup baking mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 egg
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a rectangular baking dish 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inches. Cook and stir the ground beef and onion in a 10 inch skillet until the beef is brown; drain. Stir in seasoning mix, tomato sauce, beans, chilies and olives. Mix the baking mix (I use Bisquick), cornmeal, beaten egg and oil until moistened. Beat the mixture vigorously for 30 seconds. Spread the cornmeal mixture in the greased dish. spoon the beef mixture over the dough. Mix the remaining ingredients and spoon over the beef mixture.. Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
I never include the olives when I make this, and I purchase the chilies already seeded and chopped. This really fills the pan, so there isn't much room to add more cheese.
Comments (5)
Ah, you just need a deeper pan for more cheese (we LOVE cheese).
Sounds great - I'll give it a try next week!
Posted by bogie | January 24, 2004 7:49 AM
Posted on January 24, 2004 07:49
Thanks, Buffy. I've saved your recipe (that sounds delicious!) for use. Hunky Husband loves tostados, so this should be a hit.
Posted by Cop Car | January 24, 2004 8:54 AM
Posted on January 24, 2004 08:54
And to think I wasn't invited to taste the gastronomic delights! :-((, ;-)
Posted by Dr. D. | January 29, 2004 3:32 PM
Posted on January 29, 2004 15:32
Bogie, I'm sure you and WS will like this recipe.
Cop Car...I always wondered what HH stood for! I hope you enjoy the casserole.
Doc....COME VISIT! I'll be happy to make this for you! *S*
Posted by Buffy | January 30, 2004 1:29 PM
Posted on January 30, 2004 13:29
When HH and I were re-married in 1988, he lived in Kansas, I, in New Mexico. However, I worked in LA. One week-end, HH's business travels brought him to the LA area; so, we got together and flew back to Albuquerque to spend a quiet weekend together. Alas, for some reason (probably the weather in Denver), HH's Monday morning flight to Wichita was canceled. I was able to talk him into flying back to LAX with me and attempting (successfully) to find a flight to Wichita from there that would follow different routing.
On the flight from ABQ to LAX, we had a bright young USAF lieutenant sitting in the window seat beside me. Falling into conversation with her, we eventually heard her exclaim to me, "With a hunk like this, you work out HERE?" He's been my Hunky Husband (Hunk, for short) ever since.
Posted by Cop Car | February 14, 2004 4:33 AM
Posted on February 14, 2004 04:33