Gluten-free Taco Casserole

Want tacos without the fuss of making individual tacos. Try this recipe for a busy day.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (16oz) refried beans
• 1 2/3 cup salsa
• 1 package Mom's Place Gluten Free Taco Seasoning Mix
• 2 1/2 Cups broken gluten free tortilla chips
• 1/2 med green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup onions, chopped
• 2 med tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup olives, sliced
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In a skillet, cook hamburger until done.about 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
2. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture. Top with bell peppers, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese and olives.
3. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

Makes 4-6 Servings

We serve it with fresh avocodos or guacamole, also we serve a fruit on the side.