Taco Bake

Taste of Home Recipe Collection 2000

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground sausage
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup  finely chopped onion
• 2 (1 1/4ounce) envelopes  taco seasoning
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) package tortilla chips
• 3  cups  shredded  Mexican blend cheese

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and ground beef until almost done.
2. Add onions and saute until meat mixture is no longer pink; drain.
3. Add seasonings mixes, tomatoes, beans and water.
4. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
5. Place tortilla chips in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
6. Press down gently to crumble chips.
7. Top with meat mixture.
8. Sprinkle with cheese.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.
10. Garnish as desired.