Description
A recipe for Taco Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1/2 cup Ortega Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce - Medium
  
• 1 (4-ounce) can Ortega Diced Green Chiles
  
• 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
  
• 1 (1.25-ounce) package Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix - Regular
  
• 1 (4.5-ounce) package Ortega Taco Shells (12-count), broken
  
• 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
  
• 1/8 cup sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Grease 12- x 8-inch baking dish.

COOK beef, onion and garlic in skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat 3 to 4 minutes.

LAYER half of broken taco shells on bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining shells, meat sauce and cheese.

BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining olives, tomatoes and green onions.

Nutrition
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Serves
Serves 4

Variations
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