Gerri’s Taco Casserole

Posted by: Theresa DiCiolla on: April 22, 2009

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Gerri’s Taco Casserole

 

2 doz. Corn tortillas, cut into 8 pieces (like a pie) and fried OR 1 Lg. bag of Tortilla Chips

1 lg. onion, chopped

1 lg. green pepper, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 ½ lbs. ground beef

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1 – 16 oz. can tomato sauce

 

Brown beef and drain off fat.  In an oblong baking dish, place layers of tortillas, beef, vegetables and cheese (about 3 layers), ending with cheese.  Pour tomato sauce over (you can add a little chili powder to sauce first if desired).  Cover and bake 1 hour at 325°.

 

Once a month we would get together at mom’s house to celebrate whoever was having a birthday that month. This was one of the recipes that my mom would make, alternating between this casserole and her absolutely delicious fried chicken.  And of course, home-made carrot cake for dessert.   Mom, you are so missed every day.