Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (4.8 oz.) pkg. taco shells, coarsely crushed

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole; set aside.
  • In large skillet, cook meat, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.
  • Drain.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder and salt.
  • Heat over medium heat until bubbly.
  • Reduce heat to very low; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese and set aside.