Fantastic Taco Casserole

By ghudsontx

I originally found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine. Since then, I have made this recipe at least 50 times. I love it because the ingredients list isn't complicated and, based on the layers, I can readily remember all ingredients when I am at the store without my recipe card. I have served this for myself and had wonderful leftovers or many times I have made it for company with a nice green salad to accompany it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese, divided (or mixed cheddar, jack etc.)
• 1 cup salsa (I prefer mild, but if you would like to kick it up a notch, go for it)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 (2 1/3 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed or chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

1 Brown ground beef and drain.

2 Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions, adding proper amount of water.

3 Put corn chips on bottom of 8x8" dish.

4 Cook refried beans on stove until hot.

5 Add 1 cup cheese and 1 cup salsa. Stir until combined.

6 Pour beans over corn chips in dish.

7 Add beef to top of beans.

8 Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.

9 Sprinkle green onions and black olives over cheese.

10 Bake in a 375 degree oven until the cheese is sufficiently melted.

11 Take out of oven and sprinkle chopped tomatoes on top. Wait 1-2 minutes and then serve.

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