Cowboy Casserole #SP5

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Perfect for kids and adults, nicely spiced with beans, hamburger and salsa makes this the best Tex -Mex potatoes out there. Leftovers heat well for lunch next day.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 (20 ounce) bags  Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa (hot, medium or mild to taste)
• 2 (10 3/4ounce) cans  nacho cheese soup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef until completely cooked. Drain beef and return to skillet. Crumble beef well and add beans, salsa and soup. Mix well.
3. Place potatoes in bottom of a 9 X 13 pan. Pour beef mixture over potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 10 -15 minutes or until potatoes are done and heated through.