Easy Taco Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package low-sodium taco seasoning, with 40% less sodium
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
• 1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 cup tomato, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 in medium skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked. drain. stir in taco seasoning mix and water, simmer 10 minutes.
• 3 in medium bowl, combine refried beans and taco sauce.
• 4 in an ungreased 8 inch square baking dish, layer 1/2 the bean mixture, 1/2 the beef mix, 2 cups chips and one cup of the cheese. top with remaining bean mixture and beef mixture.
• 5 bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
• 6 remove from oven. top with remaining tortilla chips and cheese.
• 7 return to oven, bake an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• 8 serve with lettuce and tomatoes.