Frito Taco Casserole

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup frito corn chips
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat while breaking up into chunks with a spatula until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain fat.
2.Season with salt and pepper and taco seasoning. Add salsa, chiles and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and stir in rice, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and refried beans. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the dish is warmed through. During the last few minutes of cooking, top the dish with shredded cheese and tortilla chips. Cook until the cheese has melted.