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Beef and Bean Taco Casserole***
by MELISSA RODRIGUEZ
serves: 6
  http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/08/beef-and-bean-taco-casserole.html?m=1
Ingredients:
  1 lb   ground beef
  1 can   refried beans
  1 jar   salsa
  1 pkg   taco seasoning
  2 1/2 cups   tortilla chips, coarsley broken
  1   bell pepper, green chopped
  4   green onions
  2   tomatoes, chopped
  1 cup   shredded cheese
  1/4 cup   olives, sliced
  1 cup   shredded lettuce
Directions:
  Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

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

Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato, and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.