Zesty Taco Casserole

Ingredients

• •3 corn tortillas
• •1 lb ground beef
• •¼ teaspoon salt
• •⅛ teaspoon pepper
• •1 medium onion
• •2 jalapenos
• •1 packet taco seasoning
• •1 teaspoon chili powder
• •½ teaspoon onion powder
• •8 oz canned green chiles
• •2¼ oz olives
• •2 cups favorite salsa
• •16 oz refried beans
• •2 tablespoons cream
• •2½ cups broken tortilla chips
• •1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• •3 slices avocado
• •1 cherry tomatoes

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1Preheat oven to 350F. Roughly chop the corn tortillas and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
2. 2Bake the corn tortillas for 8 minutes or until lightly brown and crispy. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (season with salt and pepper), chopped onion, and diced jalapeno until the meat is done.
3. 3Drain grease.
4. 4Add the taco seasoning, chili powder, onion powder, fire roasted diced green chilies, sliced olives and 1 cup salsa.
5. 5Mix well and cook for 5 minutes until it thickens. Stir in the baked corn tortillas and remove from heat. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the refried beans, sour cream, and the remaining cup salsa until hot.
6. 6Place the broken tortilla chips in the bottom of a 8x8 dish.
7. 7Pour the beans over the chips and add the beef on top, do not stir.
8. 8Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with avocado slices and sliced cherry tomatoes if desired.