Taco Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 15 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz can seasoned chili beans
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 12 taco shells
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 head shredded lettuce
  • 2 large tomatoes cut in 1/2-inch pieces

Preparation

Step 1

BROWN GROUND BEEF AND ONION OVER MEDIUM HEAT TIL ONION IS TENDER (ABOUT 10 MINUTES). STIR IN TOMATO SAUCE, BEANS AND CHILI POWDER, SALT AND PEPPER. BREAK EACH TACO SHELL IN HALF AT FOLD. ARRANGE TACO SHELL HALVES ON BOTTOM AND UP SIDES OF 9X13 INCH BAKING PAN. SPREAD MEAT MIXTURE EVENLY OVER TACOS. SPRINKLE WITH CHEESE. BAKE AT 350* FOR 15-20 MINUTES OR TIL HOT. SERVE WITH LETTUCE AND TOMATOES ON THE SIDE.