Taco Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons taco sauce or 2 tablespoons picante sauce or 2 tablespoons salsa
• 2 -4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups coarsley broken tortilla chips
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 c.)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 c.)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese
• shredded lettuce (optional)
• additional taco sauce, if desired (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350.
• 2 cook beef in 10 inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• 3 stir in beans, tomato sauce, taco sauce, chili powder and garlic powder. heat to boiling, stirrng occasionally.
• 4 place tortilla chips in ungreased 2 quart casserole. top with beef mixture. spread with sour cream. sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
• 5 bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• 6 arrange additional tortilla chips around edge of casserole if desired.
• 7 serve with lettuce and taco sauce.