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Cobre Valley Casserole

Name: Cobre Valley Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1/4 cup water; 2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, optional; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives; 1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

We live in southeastern Arizona, in a part of the state known as Cobre Valley. Cobre is Spanish for copper, which is mined here. People in this area have enjoyed variations of this recipe for many years. —Carolyn Deming, Miami, Arizona

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, optional
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, sliced
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, water, beans and, if desired, green chilies.
Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese, green onions, tomato, olives and chips.

Can you freeze Cobre Valley Casserole?

Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Top as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 298 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.

Cobre Valley Casserole

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Can you freeze Cobre Valley Casserole?

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