Taco Casserole

Prep Steps

• 1 onion {do:dice}
• 4 cups tortilla chips {do:crush}
• 1/2 cup green onions {do:chop}
• 1 tomato {do:dice}

Cook the Filling

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook until softened...

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced

Add and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned...

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 3 tbsp taco seasoning

Drain any excess fat, then stir in...

• 2 cups salsa
• 1 can (16 oz) chili beans

Mix well and remove from the heat.

Layer

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread an even layer of...

• 4 cups tortilla chips, crushed

Sprinkle over the chips...

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Note: The cheese between the chips and the meat keeps the chips crunchy.

Spread the beef mixture on top, then layer on in this order...

• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Bake

Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 25–30 minutes. For a browner top, broil on high for 2–3 minutes more. Garnish with a few extra green onions and serve hot.