Ingredients
1 lb lean (80/20) ground beef
1 can (16 oz) refried beans
1 jar (16 oz) thick ‘n chunky salsa
1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
2½ cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped (¾ cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (¼ cup)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1½ cups)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
¼ cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded lettuce
Directions
Heat oven to 350°. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese and olives.
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.