Green Chile Cheeseburger Casserole
Cuisine: Southwestern
Author: Anita
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped (8oz)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 cup diced medium hot green chiles
  • 1½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese(~8 oz or 10 slices if using sliced)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef and the onions. Cook, stirring to break up the beef, until the meat is browned and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Drain off any excess liquid; there should be no more than a tbsp of liquid.
  4. Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, 1 more minute.
  5. Turn the heat off. Stir in the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, green chiles, and 1 cup cheese or 7 slices.(which easily melt right in)
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese (shredded or in small pieces).
  7. Bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through, about 15 minutes. If your baking dish is broiler-safe, you can broil the casserole 6 inches below the heating element (not too close) until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, by itself, on buns, however you like. Enjoy!
  9. *Note: to make Keto version, use unsweetened ketchup and avocado oil mayonnaise
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/main-courses/beef/green-chile-cheeseburger-casserole/