BEEF AND BEAN TACO CASSEROLE

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole image

Provided by Dee Garner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
1 can(s) refried beans (16 oz)
16 oz thick and chunky salsa
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
2 c broken tortilla chips
4-5 medium roasted green chili peppers (peeled and chopped)
4 large green onions (cut into 1/4 inch pieces, 1/4 cup)
2 medium tomatos (chopped, 2 cups)
1 c cheese, shredded cheese (cheddar and montery jack combo)
1/4 c ripe olives, sliced
1 c lettuce, shredded
1 avacado, chopped
1/2 c cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350F
2. In 12 inch skillet cook beef over medium heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium, bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
3. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips.
4. Top with the meat mixture. Sprinkle with the peppers, onions, one cup of the tomatoes, the cheese and olives.
5. Bake uncovered 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
6. Top each serving with remaining ingredients as desired.