Taco Casseroles

I have had several request for Taco Casseroles so I am posting two recipes that works very well..

Taco Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (15-16) oz. chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
1 pkg.(1.25)oz. taco seasoning mix
2 cups coarsley broken tortilla chips
8 med. green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 med tomato chopped (3/4) cup
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4oz)

additional tortilla chips if desired

Heat over to 350. Cook beef over med high heat until throughly cooked, drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to med. heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

In ungreased 1 1/2 to 2 qt. casserole, place tortilly chips. Top evenly with beef mixture, Srpinkle with onions, tomato, and cheese.

Bake uncovered 20 to 30 min. or until hot and bubbly. Arrange additional tortilla chips around the edge of casserole.

We have had this before and really liked it.

Taco Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can, 16oz. chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can, 8 oz. tomato sauce
2 tablespoons of taco or picante sauce or salsa
2 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
8 med. green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 med,. tomato, chipped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese

Heat oven to 350. Cook beef till done, drain. Reduce heat to med. Return beef to skillet, stir in beans, tomato sauce, taco sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder. Heat to boiling over med. heat, stirring occasionally.

Place tortilla chips in a ungreased 1 1/2 qt. casserole. top with beef mixture, sprinkle with green onions, tomato, and cheese.

Bake uncovered 20 to 30 min. or until hot and bubbly. Arrange additional tortilla chips around the edge of casserole if desired.