Taco Bake Casserole

Serves 6; total time to make and cook: 50 minutes

ngredients

• cooking spray (such as Pam®) 

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef 

• 1 cup chopped onion 

• 1 cup water 

• 2 packages taco seasoning mix 

• 1 (10 ounce) can refried beans 

• 1 (12 ounce) can sliced black olives (Optional)

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles 

• ½ cup salsa (for serving)

• 15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste 

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

• Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

• Reduce heat to low and add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa. Cook and stir until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.

• Place 1/2 of the broken taco shells in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour in 1/2 of the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers once more.

• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 720 calories