Easy Taco Casserole

Categories: Beans | Beef | Casseroles | Microwave

Serves: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground beef
3/4 c Onions
1 pk Taco seasoning mix; 1-1/4
-oz.
3/4 c Water
1 cn Refried beans; 16-oz.
1 Jar taco sauce; 8-oz
2 1/2 c Crushed tortilla chips
1 3/4 c Shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c Shredded lettuce
1/2 c Chopped tomatoes

Instructions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In medium skillet over medium-high heat, combine
ground beef and onions; cook and stir until beef is browned. Drain. Stir in
taco seasoning mix and water, simmer 10 minutes. In medium bowl, combine
refried beans and taco sauce. In ungreased 8- inch square (2-quart) baking
dish, layer half of bean mixture, half of beef mixture, 2 cups tortilla
chips and 1 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining bean mixture and beef
mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; top with
remaining tortilla chips and cheese. Return to oven; bake an additional 3
to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes.
Makes 6 servings. MICROWAVE METHOD: To prepare this recipe in the
microwave, assemble the casserole as directed in an 8-inch square microwave
safe baking dish. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Top with remaining
tortilla chips and cheese. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until
cheese melts, turning dish often. Formatted by Lynn Thomas
dcqp82a@prodigy.com. Source: Make It Easy Mexican by Pillsbury. Lynn's
notes: Made this 1-28-98; very easy dish tasted delicious! I used Doritos
nacho cheese chips for the crushed chips.

Recipe by: Make It Easy Mexican

Posted to TNT Recipes Digest, Vol 01, Nr 973 by WWGQ25C@prodigy.com (MRS
LYNN P THOMAS) on Jan 29, 1998

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