The Pin Junkie: Taco Casserole recipe

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey (or ground beef)

1 packet taco seasoning mix

3/4 cup water

1 can (16 oz.) diced tomatoes

1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, drained & rinsed

2 cups tortilla chips or broken taco shells

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

4 green onions

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup lettuce, chopped

Directions:

1.  Cook ground turkey in skillet until browned.  Drain.  Add taco seasoning packet and water.  Cook about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.  Add diced tomatoes.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat.  Cover and simmer about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

2.  Add pinto beans.  Cook uncovered another 5 - 10 minutes or until liquid from tomatoes is reduced.

3.  In  an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, place broken tortilla chips or taco shells.  Top with beef mixture.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Microwave about 3 minutes to melt cheese.

4.  Top with lettuce, green onions, and red bell pepper.  Serve warm.