NACHO CHEESE BEEF BAKE

Nacho Cheese Beef Bake image

My daughter came up with this recipe when she was visiting her fiancé's family. Her future father-in-law thought she was a pretty good cook after sampling it! -Kendra McIntyre, Webster, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
Shredded lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa, optional

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, olives and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with tortilla chips; drizzle with salad dressing. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827 calories, Fat 55g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 2131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.