Taco Casserole


Total Time 45 min 
Prep Time 15 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

ü           1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 
ü           1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained 
ü           1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa 
ü           2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips 
ü           3/4 cup sour cream 
ü   4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 
ü           1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 
ü          1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) 
ü           Whole tortilla chips, shredded lettuce and additional salsa, if desired

Directions
  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in beans and 1 cup salsa. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • 2 In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place broken tortilla chips. Top with beef mixture. Spread with sour cream. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
  • 3 Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange whole tortilla chips around edge of casserole. 
  • Serve with lettuce and salsa.
Tips:

Recipe Variation Lighter Taco Casserole: For 13 grams of fat and 345 calories per serving, substitute ground turkey breast for the ground beef; use reduced-fat sour cream and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese.



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