Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

This recipe is on this week's menu. From Pillsbury

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can  refried beans
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning mix
• 2 1⁄2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely broken
• 1⁄2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 4  medium green onions, sliced
• 2  medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese or 1  cup monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced  olive
• 1  cup  shredded lettuce

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. In 12 inch skillet cook beef over medium high heat until thoroughly cooked; drain.
3. Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
4. In ungreased 2 quart casserole place 2 cups broken tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese and olives.
5. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaininmg 1/2 cup tortilla chips.