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Zippy Beef Fiesta

Zippy Beef Fiesta
A cousin first introduced me to this rich casserole. The flavor is a cross between a taco and burrito. I like to serve it with a tossed salad and French bread.—Joyce Ericksen, Turlock, California
8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no
  • longer pink; drain. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Add
  • the water, tomato sauce and vinegar; cook for 10 minutes or until
  • heated through. Cut each tortilla into six wedges.
  • In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the tortillas,
  • meat mixture, cheese and olives; repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at
  • 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.
It's quick and easy to cut corn tortillas for Zippy Beef Fiesta if you can use a kitchen shears or pizza cutter instead of a knife.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 349 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 970 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2012