Taco Casserole, Taste of the South Magazine

By MarieR

Christy Jordan, Taste of the South, 14 February 2016

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 (1.25-ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
• 1 1⁄2cups water
• 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 3 cups sliced green leaf lettuce
• 1 ⁄2cup chopped tomato
• 1 ⁄3cup chopped green onion

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Return beef to skillet.
Add seasoning mix, 11⁄2 cups water, and beans; cook over medium-low heat until most of liquid has evaporated, approximately 10 minutes. Spoon into prepared dish. Top with cheese.
Bake until cheese melts, approximately 10 minutes. Top with tortilla chips, lettuce, tomato, and green onion.