Beefy Green Chile and Cheese Bake is a recipe that is loved by children and adults. Using tortilla chips as the base makes this a lovely main dish and snack.

Beefy Green Chile and Cheese Bake

A crunchy tortilla crust topped with beef, cheese, and chilies makes a tasty casserole that the whole family will love.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Beef

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: people

Calories: 740kcal

Ingredients

2 cups tortilla chips crushed
2 tbsp water
1 large eggs slightly beaten
1 lb ground beef cook/drain
1 sachet dry onion soup mix or similar
4 oz Green Chiles diced
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese grated
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1 1/2 cups Salsa see Note
1/2 cup green bell pepper diced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square baking dish.
Combine chips, water and egg in small bowl. Press into prepared baking dish; bake for 10 minutes.
Combine beef, soup mix, chiles, ¼ cup cheddar cheese and ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese in medium bowl. Spread over tortilla crust. Top with salsa, bell pepper, remaining cheddar cheese and remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.