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Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

From KELUMAC CHRISTMAS TREE FARM BED AND BREAKFAST

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 to 30 minutes

Yield:

4-6

A nice spicy Tex-Mex lunch or dinner casserole.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 1 jar (16 oz) Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
  • 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • (3/4 cup) 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cup 4 medium green onions, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until 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, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, 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 1/2 cup tomato and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips. Serves 5

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