Taco Casserole

By SEFeiler

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small minced onion
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup mild salsa or taco sauce
• 1 4oz can drained diced green chiles
• 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, diided
• 1 1.25oz packet taco seasoning mix
• 3 cups baked tortilla chips or taco shells, broken
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium, cook beef, onion and garlic 7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened. drain if necessary. Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives and seasoning mix. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. In a 7 x 11 or 8 x 12 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half the broken chips and half the meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining chips, meat sauce and cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minute or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining olives and tomatoes