Taco Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 2 cups tortilla chips, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 -3 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• taco sauce, to taste
• sour cream (optional)
• tomato, diced (optional)
• cilantro (optional)
• black olives (optional)
• green onion (optional)
• jalapeno pepper (optional)
• green chili (optional)
• romaine lettuce (optional)
• baby spinach (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 brown and drain ground beef.
• 3 add taco seasoning, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, tomato sauce, water, and black beans.
• 4 bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes.
• 5 fold in crushed chips and half of cheese.
• 6 put into casserole dish, uncovered, and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
• 7 spread or dab taco sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• 8 top with your favorite toppings, such as: sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, black olives, green onions, jalapenos, green chilies, etc.
• 9 serving suggestion: serve with a romaine & spinach salad.