Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
- 1 medium diced yellow or white Onion
- 1 red Bell Pepper, diced
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 2 (1 oz) packets Taco Seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 4 cups Corn Tortilla Chips, coarsely crushed
- 2 (15 ounce) cans refried beans (pinto and black beans work well)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend Cheese (or favorite variety), divided
- 2 cups red Salsa (mild or favorite)
- 4 Green Onions, chopped
- 1 (3.8 oz) can sliced Black Olives
- 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (to garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro (to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat avocado oil, sauté onion and bell pepper until tender for about 8 minutes.
- Brown ground beef in the same skillet, drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the beef, let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Layer coarsely crushed corn tortilla chips in the prepared baking dish.
- Heat refried beans, mix in 1 cup cheese, 1 cup salsa, and sautéed vegetables.
- Spread the bean mixture over the tortilla chips, then top with the cooked beef.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese, add green onions and black olives on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions before serving.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for a lighter dish.
Customize spice levels with salsa choices.
Allow the casserole to cool slightly for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70