Taco Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 1lb lean ground beef
• 3/4 chopped onion
• 1 pkg taco seasonng
• 3/4 c water
• 16oz can refried beans
• 8oz jar taco sauce
• 2 1/2 c crushed tortilla chips
• 7oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c shredded lettuce
• 1/2 c chopped tomatoes

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In medium skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until beef is cooked. Drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and ater; simmer 10 min.

2. In medium bowl, combine refried beans and taco sauce. In ungreased 2-quart baking dish, layer half of the bean mixture, half the beef mixture, and 2 c tortilla chips and 1 c of the cheese. Top with remaining bean mixture and bef mixture.

3. Bake at 400 for 25 min. Remove from oven. Top with remaining tortilla chips and cheese. Return to oven; bake an additional 3 to 5 min or until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes.

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time : 30 minutes (ready in 55 min)