Taco Casserole

Spice up dinner time with this hearty layered casserole featuring fire-roasted diced green chilies.

MAKES: 8 servings

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 bottle (8 oz.) taco sauce
• 2/4 c. water
• 1 can (4 oz.) fire-roasted diced green chilies
• 1 packet (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning
• 1 package (12 ct.) yellow corn taco shells or (whole grain corn taco shells), broken
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 11x7 in. baking dish.
2. Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. Drain and discard excess fat.
3. Stir in taco sauce, water, chilies and seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook 3 to 4 min, stirring occasionally.
4. Layer half of broken taco shells on bottom of prepared baking dish. cover with half of meat mixture; sprinkle with 1 c. cheese. Repeat with ingredients.
5. Bake 20-25 min. or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with desired toppings.

TOPPINGS:

• chopped tomatoes
• chopped green bell pepper
• sour cream
• olives
• lettuce