Christy Jordan's Taco Casserole

Submitted by Bren_in_L.R.

"From Taste of the South magazine Oct 2013."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 3 cups sliced green leaf lettuce
• 1⁄2 cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄3 cup chopped green onion
• salsa

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9inch baking dish with Pam.
2. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly; drain. Return beef to skillet.
3. Add seasoning mix, 1 1/2 c water and beans; cook over medium-low heat until most of liquid has evaporated, approximately 10 minutes. Spoon into prepared dish; top with cheese.
4. Bake until cheese melts, approximately 10 minutes. Top with tortilla chips, lettuce, tomato and green onion. Serve and top with favorite salsa.