Taco Salad Casserole

Love these type of taco recipes, 

not only because they are quick 

and easy, but so delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings: chopped lettuce and tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, sour cream and picante sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°.

Cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Drain. 

Stir in taco seasoning and water . . . cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.  Set aside.

Place chips in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. 

Stir refried beans in a small bowl and spread over chips. 

Top with beef mixture and cheese.

Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until heated throughly. 

Top with lettuce, tomatoes and olives.  Serve with sour cream and picante sauce. 



Yield: 4 servings




Nutritional Facts

1 cup: 405 calories, 12g fat (0g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein 

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Crunchy Potluck Taco Salad

This salad looks delicious and would also work as a tortilla or taco shell filling with a little extra meat and cheese.

Quick and easy meal, great for beginners in the kitchen.

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1 package Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix

1 head iceberg lettuce, broken into small pieces

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

1/2 cup Italian dressing

1 bag nacho-flavored tortilla chips, coarsley crushed



Directions

Cook beef and taco seasoning mix as directed on seasoning mix package in 10-inch skillet.

Mix lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onions and cheese in a large bowl. 

Stir in beef mixture.

Just before serving, add dressing and chips; toss.

Recipe and photo source