Taco Casserole

Tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag are perfect for this casserole. They're already coarsely broken.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons  taco sauce or 2  tablespoons salsa
• 2 -4  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  cups  coarsley broken tortilla chips
• 1  cup sour cream
• 8  green onions, sliced
• 1  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1  cup cheddar cheese or 1  cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
•  shredded lettuce
•  additional  taco sauce, if desired

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook beef in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
3. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, taco sauce, chili powder and garlic powder.
4. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
5. Place tortilla chips in ungreased 2 quart casserole.
6. Top with beef mixture.
7. Spread with sour cream.
8. Sprinkle with onions tomato and cheese.
9. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
10. Arrange additional tortilla chips around edge of casserole if desired.
11. Serve with lettuce and taco sauce.