Day 14, Elk Taco Casserole

Elk Taco Casserole

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Elk, or whichever ground meat you've got

1 10.75 can Condensed Tomato Soup

1 cup Salsa

1/2 cup Milk

1/2 cup Uncooked Instant White Rice

1-2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Extras:

Corn Chips

Shredded Lettuce

Chopped Tomatoes

Sliced Olives

Avocados 

Sour Cream

Directions:

1. Brown ground meat in a large skillet until meat is cooked through, stirring to break into small pieces.  Drain fat if necessary. 

2. Stir soup, salsa, milk and rice into burger. Remove from heat and spread into an 8x8 square casserole dish. Cover with foil.

3. Bake in a preheated 400* oven for 25 minutes.

4. Remove from oven, uncover, and top with cheese.  Return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

5. Build your bowl:

I like to start with a layer of corn chips in the bottom of a bowl.

Top with Taco Casserole

Then add your fresh ingredients and a dollop of sour cream.

Say Grace and Enjoy!

Starting Grocery Budget $100

Day 14 Balance Remaining $54.85

Question of the Day, Sour Cream or Guacamole?

Answering the question of the day in the comments will get you entered to win a Toastmaster 10 x 16 Griddle.  I will randomly choose the winner from those entered on January 31st.