taco casserole

By pamdabear3383

This is an easy recipe to take and bake. Just save the toppings to take and serve with the hot casserole. In place of the cheddar cheese, try using a taco-flavored cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beefsee savings
• 1 can (16 ounce)Old El Paso® refried beanssee savings
• 1 jar (16 ounce)Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
• 1 package (1 ounce)Old El Paso® 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 2 1/2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chipssee savings
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
• 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)see savings
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)see savings
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olivessee savings
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
2. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese, and olives.
3. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato, and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.


Per serving: 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups): Calories 510 (Calories from Fat 220), Total Fat 24g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 1g), Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 1720mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 6g), Protein 29g; Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 35.00%; Vitamin C 25.00%; Calcium 20.00%; Iron 25.00%; Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices: 3 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet