Recipe Name BEEF & BEAN TACO CASSEROLE Submitted by 29680 Recipe Description FROM PINTEREST Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 40

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 pound Beef, ground, 5% fat 2 cups Refried beans, canned 16oz can 16 ounces salsa, mild 2 teaspoons Taco seasoning, McCormick-1 packet 20 ounces tortilla chips 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) green pepper, chopped 4 medium (2-1/2" dia) Green onion, sliced 2 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) Tomatoes 1 cup, shredded Fat Free Cheese 4 tablespoons olives, black 1 cup, shredded or chopped Lettuce, iceberg Steps Sequence Step 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large 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. 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. 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