Description
A hearty casserole with ground beef or turkey, chili seasoning, and mashed potatoes, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 package chili seasoning, divided
- 1 can (14 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, hot or mild
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 3/4 – 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/3 cups mashed potato flakes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or colby cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef or turkey with chopped onion until browned.
- Add half of the chili seasoning, tomatoes, chili beans, corn, water, and salt. Simmer until thickened.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter, add milk, and stir in mashed potato flakes until smooth.
- Spread the chili mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled for a larger crowd.
- Use hot or mild chili beans based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg