Ortega Taco Casserole

By fuzzygroup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup ORTEGA Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce - Medium
• 4 ozs. ORTEGA Diced Green Chiles
• 1 package ORTEGA Taco Seasoning Mix - Regular
• 1 package (4.5 oz) ORTEGA Taco Shells (12 ct), broken
• 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
• 1/8 cup sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. PREHEAT oven to 375°F.

2. COOK beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned; drain. Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. LAYER half of broken taco shells on bottom of greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining shells, meat sauce and cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining tomatoes and green onions.