Easy Taco Casserole

By 11650

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz can refried beans (fat free)
• 1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 4 oz can diced chilies
• 1/2 (1.25 oz) pkg taco seasoning
• 1 12 oz cans enchilada sauce (divided)
• 1 16 oz pkg baked tortilla chilps, crumbled coarsely
• 2 C shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat)
• optional toppings: salsa, fat free sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. heat beans in microwave safe bowl for 3 min; set aside. Brown ground beef with onions and garlic powder; drain. Add 1/2 pkt taco seasoning and 1/2 can enchilada sauce; mix, remove from heat and set aside. Spray 9x11 in pan, then layer, the ingredients: crumbled chips, meat mixture, refried beans, enchilada sauce and cheese. Repeat layers twice, leaving some enchilada sauce and cheese for the top layer. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and allow to stand a few minutes before serving.