Categories: MEATS

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso refried beans
• 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
• 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 2 1/2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
• 1/4 cup sliced rip olives
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350. In 12-inch 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.

2. 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 tomatoes, the cheese and olives.

3. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly or cheese is melted. Top with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

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