Categories: CASSEROLES

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
• 1 can Old El Paso refried beans (16 oz)
• 1 jar Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa (16 oz)
• 1 package Old El Paso 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix (1 oz)
• 2 1/2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (3/4 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 ripe olives
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5-7 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 tomato, the cheese and olives.

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

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