Taco Casserole

MizzNezz's Note:

I take this to a lot of pot-lucks. It is always one of the first things gone! The kids love this!

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 12 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 10 taco shells, broken
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
• 1 large tomato, cut in wedges
• 8 stuffed green olives, sliced

Directions:

1. Put 1/2 the broken shells in 2 qt greased casserole.
2. In skillet, brown beef, drain.
3. Add taco seasoning, water, and onion.
4. Simmer for 8 minutes.
5. Stir in tomato sauce.
6. Spoon into casserole; sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups cheese.
7. Add remaining broken shells; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. Arrange the tomatoes and olives over the cheese.
9. Bake at 350*F for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Reviews

[vverkin925]

This is an absolute kid pleaser!! My daughter was back for seconds before I got to the table! The only change I made was to use a whole jar of chunky salsa instead of the tomato paste. I served with sour cream. Excellent recipe!

[Tebo]

I just noticed this had a 2 star rating by me??? Was that a slip or what?? This certainly was a 5 star plus!! Sorry Inez

[DebM]

WOW, this was great! Dh is pretty picky and he actually said it was wonderful. I didn't add onions, olives, or tomatoes, but it was still GREAT and EASY!!!!! Thanks!!