Christmas Taco Casserole

• 1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Onion Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Oregano
• 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 3/4 cups Water
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes (15 Oz.)
• 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
• 3 cups Tortilla Chips
• 1 cup Shredded Colby-jack Cheese
• 1/2 cups Fresh Salsa

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Cook ground beef until no longer pink.
3. Drain fat.
4. Add seasonings and water.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Then add tomatoes and green pepper.
7. Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
8. In a greased 3.5 quart casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the tortilla chips, 1/2 of the meat mixture, 1/2 of the cheese.
9. Repeat layers and dot the top with salsa.
10. Bake for 20 minutes.
11. Enjoy!
12. It looks like a lot of ingredients, but it is because I chose to make my own taco seasoning.
13. You may use a store-bought package if you choose.
14. I just find this to be much healthier and tastier too!

ground beef, chili powder, parsley, cumin, paprika, onion salt, oregano, garlic, water, tomatoes, green bell pepper, tortilla chips, cheese, fresh salsa

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/e2809cchristmase2809d-taco-casserole/ (may not work)