BEEF AND BEAN TACO CASSEROLE

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole image

Provided by Camille

Categories Dinner

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans (or homemade refried beans)
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (1 ounce) package Old El Paso taco seasoning mix
2 1/2 cups coarsely broken corn tortilla chips (divided)
1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
4 green onions (sliced)
3 tomatoes (diced and divided)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or favorite cheese)
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain grease. 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 diced tomato, the cheese, and olives.
Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
Top baked casserole with remaining 1/2 cup diced tomato, sliced olives, and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 24 kcal