Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Prep Time: 20 minutes. Start to Finish: 50 minutes. Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 16oz can refried beans

1 16oz jar of salsa

1 package taco seasoning

2 ½ cups coarsely broken tortilla chips

1 green bell pepper, chopped

4 medium green onions, sliced

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese

¼ cup sliced ripe olives

1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In 12 inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 50 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated thoroughly cooked; drain

Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix, reduce heat to medium; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally

In ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips; top evenly with beef mixture, sprinkle with bell peppers, onions, 1 cup of the tomatoes, the cheese and olives

Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted

Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining ½ cup tomatoes and remaining ½ cup tortilla chips