Taco Casserole

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 pound ground beef (I use 90% lean)

1/2 cup onion (finely diced)

1 packet taco seasoning

14 ½ ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

1 1/4 cups tortilla chips (crushed)

16 ounce can refried beans

1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomato and sliced olives

cooking spray

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 inch square pan or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.

Add the onion and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent.

Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Place a layer of tortilla chips in the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread a layer of refried beans over the top.

Pour the beef mixture over the beans and top with the cheese.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Add toppings if desired, then serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 435 kcal
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 73 mg
• Sodium: 709 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 31 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 26 g