Zesty Taco Casserole

Ingredients

3 corn tortillas

1 lb hamburger

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon pepper

1 medium onion

2 jalapenos, diced

1 packet taco seasoning

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

2 (4 oz) cans fire roasted mild diced green chilies

1 (2.25oz) can sliced olives, drained

1 cup favorite salsa, divided

1 (16 oz) can refried beans

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

2 ½ cups coarsely broken tortilla chips

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded for top

Avocado slices and tomatoes for topping, if desired

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roughly chop the corn tortillas and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake the corn tortillas for 8 minutes or until lightly brown and crispy. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, salt, pepper, onion and jalapeno until the meat is done. Drain grease. Add the taco seasoning, chili powder, onion powder, diced green chilies, olives and ½ cup salsa. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes until it thickens. Stir in the baked corn tortillas and remove from heat.

In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the refried beans, sour cream and the remaining ½ cup salsa until hot.

Place the broken tortilla chips in the bottom of a 8x8” dish. Pour the beans over the chips and add the beef on top, do not stir. Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with avocado slices and chopped tomatoes.