Taco Bake

Source: http://www.recipe.com/beef-and-bean-taco-casserole/

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 20-30 mins

Ingredients:

• 1  pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1  can (16 ounce)Old El Paso® refried beans
• 1  jar (16 ounce)Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
• 1  package (1 ounce)Old El Paso® 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 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 ounces)
• 1/4  cupsliced ripe olives
• 1  cupshredded lettuce

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.