Taco Casserole

April 23, 2019

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Delicious Taco Casserole filled with rice and taco meat, topped with a homemade cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and olives and served with tortilla chips! This recipe is from my Mom's recipe box and a family favorite casserole recipe!

1 cup crushed saltines
1 cup cooked rice
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 large onion
3/4 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp Taco seasoning
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cup tomatoes ( diced )
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 lb processed American cheese ( cubed )
1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3.5 oz stuffed olives ( drained )

Put crackers on the bottom of a 9×13 in baking dish. Top with rice.
In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add tomato juice, water, seasonings, simmer...

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Nutritions

Calories
816

Sodium
881mg
36% DV

Fat
58g
89% DV

Protein
35g
71% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV