The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Beef & Bean Taco Casserole

Wow.  This one was a winner, both for dinner, and lunch leftovers.  This will definitely be made again in the Epp household!

• Ingredients
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 can 10 oz black or regular lowfat refried beans
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• 2 1/2 cups broken tortilla chips (I use whole grain or whole wheat)
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper chopped (I used yellow because it's what I had handy)
• 4 medium green onions, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350.  Cook ground beef, until thoroughly cooked through.  Add refried beans, salsa and taco seasoning.  Reduce heat to medium, heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

In ungreased 2 qt casserole dish, place 2 cups of the tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture.  Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions and 1 cup of tomato, and the cheese.

Bake uncovered 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.  Top with remaining tomato and tortilla chips.  

I served with diced avocado.  Happy Eating Friends! ~ Trina