Ortega Taco Bake

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup ortega thick & smooth taco sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 12 white taco shells or 12 yellow taco shells, broken,divided
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese
• Garnish suggestions
• chopped tomato
• sliced green onion
• sour cream
• sliced jalapeno

1. Preheat oven to 375*.
2. Grease 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
3. Cook beef and onion until beef is browned; drain.
4. Stir in taco sauce, water, chiles and seasoning mix.
5. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Layer half of broken shells on bottom of baking dish.
7. Cover with half of meat mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
8. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

ground beef, onion, taco sauce, water, green chilies, taco seasoning mix, white taco, cheddar cheese, suggestions, tomato, green onion, sour cream, jalapeno

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ortega-taco-bake-104244 (may not work)