Nacho Casserole

This flavorful casserole is a wonderful combinations of Mexican flavors, with chile peppers, ground beef, refried beans, and cheese, along with salsa, sliced olives, and tortilla chips. Feel free to use a Cheddar Jack combination or a Mexican blend of cheeses in this recipe.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
16 ounces refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup picante sauce or salsa
1/4 cup chopped green onion
4 ounces sliced ripe olives
1 tomato, chopped
mashed avocado or guacamole
sour cream

Instructions:

In a heavy skillet, brown the beef and onion, drain well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread refried beans in an 11x13-inch casserole; top with meat mixture and sprinkle with chiles, then shredded cheeses. Drizzle salsa or sauce evenly over all. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle green onions, chopped tomato and olives over all. Mound avacado or guacamole in center; top with a dollop of sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.

Serves 4

Calories per serving: 692
Fat per serving: 36.9g

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