Beef and Bean Taco Casserole
Recipe from Old El Paso

Your family will dig into a hot-from-the-oven casserole that combines tasty taco ingredients in one dish.


Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

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Ingredients
  • 1  pound
    lean (at least 80%) ground beef
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  • 1  can (16 ounce)
    Old El PasoŽ refried beans
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  • 1  jar (16 ounce)
    Old El PasoŽ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
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  • 1  package (1 ounce)
    Old El PasoŽ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
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  • 2 1/2  cups
    coarsely broken tortilla chips
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  • 1/2  medium
    green bell pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
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  • 4  medium
    green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
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  • 2  medium
    tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
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  • 1  cup
    shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
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  • 1/4  cup
    sliced ripe olives
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  • 1  cup
    shredded lettuce
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 tomato, the cheese, and olives.
3.
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.

Tip:
This is an easy recipe to take and bake. Just save the toppings to take and serve with the hot casserole. In place of the cheddar cheese, try using a taco-flavored cheese.
Nutrition information
1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups): Calories 510 (Calories from Fat 220), Total Fat 24g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 1g), Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 1720mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 6g), Protein 29g; Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 35.00%; Vitamin C 25.00%; Calcium 20.00%; Iron 25.00%; Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices: 3 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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