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Is it Chili? Nope, it's a 7-Layer Casserole


Yup, that's how the conversation went. Greg asked: Is this Chili? I said: Nope, it's a 7-Layer Casserole.
What are the 7 layers you ask?
1. Ground Beef
2. Black or Re fried Beans
3. Cheesy Mac and Cheese
4. Lettuce
5. Pico De Gallo
6. Creamy Guacamole
7. Scallions/Green Onions.

There is no skimping with this one. This is something that is so delicious and can last a few days. I found this one in my new cookbook "Look and Cook" by RR. This is such an easy meal and something that you can make even easier if you buy some of the items pre-made. So let's talk about how to make it...
Take your meat (any kind would do. ) I used ground beef.
Add some garlic, onions, jalapenos. Don't forget to take the seeds out of the peppers. That is where the heat is. While the meat is cooking, make some pasta. I used elbow mac. You are going to create a delicious sauce with melted butter, flour and milk. Then add the cheese and some tomatoes w. chillies from the can. When the pasta is done, add to the cheese sauce. While the meat is browning, make the pico. Tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice all combined. The guac is sour cream, avocados and garlic with a little lemon.
Time to Assemble to Art:
Place the meat on the bottom of a casserole dish
Add re fried or black beans
Lay the macaroni and cheese on top. Add some additional cheese to brown on top
Put in the oven for 20 mins on 400.
When it is complete, add the pico, guac, scallions and chopped lettuce. Add tortilla strips if you wish.
Voila!!!!!

This was truly a delicious meal. We ate it on Monday AND Tuesday.

So I am crafting my weekly menus by alternating some red meat, chicken, fish and vegetarian. Tomorrow night...Beef Noodle Bowl...MMMM.

Side Note: I have set a goal for myself to be complete my cookbook by March. I have a few recipes, but I want to have it complete and ordered so I can start distributing it.

Stay tuned....

Enjoy!

And as RR would say: "A good meal never has to be more than 30 mins away." (While this took longer than 30 mins...it was a quick and easy materpiece.

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