Thursday, June 14, 2012

Fiesta Taco Casserole

Ingredients:

1  lb lean ground beef
1  can chili beans in sauce, undrained
1  cup salsa
2  cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
4  medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1  medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1  cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Tortilla chips, if desired
Shredded lettuce, if desired
 
Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. 
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in beans and 1 cup salsa. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

In un-greased 2-quart casserole, place broken tortilla chips. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.

Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange tortilla chips around edge of casserole. Serve with lettuce and additional salsa.