Fiesta Taco Casserole

By carvalhohm

Have a flavor fiesta with taco fixin's baked into a casserole.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
• 1 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
• 2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
• 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
• Tortilla chips, if desired
• Shredded lettuce, if desired
• Additional Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in beans and 1 cup salsa. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

2.In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place broken tortilla chips. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with onions, tomato, and cheese.

3.Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange tortilla chips around edge of casserole. Serve with lettuce and additional salsa.

470 calories per serving