Taco Casserole

                                 Taco Casserole

The other day I was looking for a recipe that would use up some of my canned goods and cheese.
I found a version of this one but needed to change it to accommodate what I had on hand.
This is what I made:

                             Taco Casserole


INGREDIENTS:

1/4 pound of ground beef
 package taco seasoning or two table spoons of taco seasoning
1(15 ounce) can refried beans
2cups shredded  mexican cheese
1 can of tomatoes with geen chilies 
1/4 of frozen chopped peppers and onions
sliced black olives
1 tomato, chopped
2 cups corn chips (coarsely crushed or chopped)

DIRECTIONS:

Brown ground beef and drain adding the taco seasoning
Put corn chips on bottom of 8x8" dish.
Cook refried beans on stove until hot. ( I add a tablespoon of cream cheese I think it really adds to the flavor of the beans)
Add 1 cup cheese and 1 cup salsa. Stir until combined.
Pour beans over corn chips in dish.
Add beef to top of beans.
Sprinkle remaining cheese over top..
Bake in a 375 degree oven until the cheese is sufficiently melted.
Take out of oven and sprinkle chopped tomatoes  and olives on top.
 Wait 1-2 minutes and then serve.

This recipe makes a lot. I had enough to share with two of my neighbors.
The reviews were good and they enjoyed it.
There is a little under bite with the green chilies but it not overly hot it just adds to the flavor