Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 12 cups tortilla chips, coarsely broken
• 12 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
• 14 cup sliced olive
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

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.
4. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
5. In ungreased 2 quart casserole place 2 cups broken tortilla chips.
6. Top evenly with beef mixture.
7. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese and olives.
8. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
9. Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaininmg 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

lean ground beef, beans, chunky salsa, taco seasoning mix, tortilla chips, green bell pepper, green onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, olive, shredded lettuce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-and-bean-taco-casserole-280097 (may not work)