Mexicali Beef Potato Topper Recipes

MEXICALI HASHBROWN TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or spray a 2 or 2 1/2 quart oblong casserole dish.
• Brown ground beef, half of the bell peppers and onion in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat from pan, reduce heat.
• Add the undiluted tomato soup, corn and the cream cheese. Stir until well combined and no chunks of cream cheese are visible. Stir in taco seasoning and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Turn mixture into prepared pan, spreading mixture evenly across the bottom.
• In a separate bowl, combine the defrosted hash browns, the remaining peppers, salt, pepper and remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Top ground beef with potato mixture, pressing it down slightly.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until topping is browned and crispy on top.

MEXICAN POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place in greased casserole dish.
• Melt butter. Stir in taco seasoning.
• Pour over the potatoes and stir to coat well.
• Bake uncovered at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes.
• Stir -- bake 10 minutes longer.
• Brown and crumble beef; add onion and cook until soft -- then drain.
• Stir in salsa and chopped peppers.
• Pour over potatoes.
• Top with grated cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 10 minutes.

MEXICALI BEEF POTATO TOPPER

Steps:

• Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the soup and salsa in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Spoon the beef mixture over the potatoes. Top with the sour cream and olives, if desired.