Ingredients

  • 1 (15oz) can petite diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (half/chopped)
  • green onions
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (I like 93/7 to keep it healthy!)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 (16oz) can fat free refried beans
  • 1 (16oz) jar of restaurant style salsa
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 2½ cups tortilla chips (lightly broken in small pieces, not crushed)

Ready In 40 Minutes

Servings: 6

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Heat the oven to 35
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Step 2

  • In a medium pan cook ground beef until thoroughly cooked.
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Step 3

  • Drain.Stir in salsa, taco seasoning, and refried beans, mix well and stir often.
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Step 4

  • Place 2 cups of crushed chips into the bottom of prepared skillet. Cover evenly with beef mixture and top with bell pepper, onion, can of diced tomatoes, and cheese.
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Step 5

  • Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.Top the casserole with remaining diced tomatoes, remaining tortilla chips, onion tops, and cheese.
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  • Length: 20 minutes

Step 6

  • Place shredded lettuce in a bowl and top with Beef and Bean Taco Casserole. Oh my, yumminess!!
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