Western Chili Casserole

Name: Western Chili Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Casseroles, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans; 1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips, divided; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

I'm a student and my husband is a truck driver. With three children going in three different directions every day, easy yet scrumptious meals are a must in our household. This one-dish dinner fits the bill.—Terri Mock, American Falls, Idaho

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips, divided
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in chili and 1/2 cup corn chips.
Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining chips around edge of dish; fill center with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Originally published as Western Chili Casserole in Casserole Cookbook

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KatBallew702

Jun 29, 2012

This recipe is awesome. I found it in a casserole cookbook once, tried it out and loved it. It's a cheap dinner and if you the double the recipe you can feed anywhere between 6-8 people. It's an easy dinner to make, cheap and it still tastes great. It's also a dish perfect for summer or winter time.
sdeb

Jun 7, 2011

This is my daughters favorite dish. Simple & tastey. Thanks for the recipe :)
ellimaye1

Apr 26, 2011

Was so-so. If I make it again, I think I will add taco seasoning for more flavor.
mayge

Jan 20, 2011

I was looking something like I had as a child in Texas. This was it. However, I added taco seasoning to the beef, because I like spicy food.