There is something down-right delicious about melted cheese, creamy sour cream, and tangy cottage cheese combined with a just-right mixture of browned ground beef, mushrooms, olives, and chilies.

We can’t stop eating this Casserole Verde. It’s the perfect weeknight meal after a long day. Bet you can’t stop with just one serving either!

Casserole Verde
Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook, page 126

Prep. Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 2-3 Hours
Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
⅛ tsp. garlic powder
oil
8-oz. can tomato sauce
⅓ cup chopped black olives
4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
8 oz. container sour cream
8 oz. container cottage cheese
4 ¼ -oz. can chopped green chilies, drained
12-oz. pkg. tortilla chips, divided
8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated, divided

1. Brown ground beef, onions, and garlic in skillet, in oil if needed. Stir frequently to break up clumps. Continue cooking until no pink remains in meat. Drain off drippings. Continue Reading...