Fantastic Taco Casserole

Ingredients · for 7 (scales to your household)

• 1 lb Ground beef $7.94
• 1 Taco seasoning not counted
• 1 Can Refried beans $1.88
• 2 cups Monterey jack cheese $3.38
• 1 cup Salsa (I prefer mild, but if you would like to kick it up a notch, go for it) $3.01
• 2 Green onions $0.57
• 1 Can Sliced black olives $4.21
• 1 Tomatoes $0.59
• 2 cups Corn chips $0.57

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Brown ground beef and drain.
2. Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions, adding proper amount of water.
3. Put corn chips on bottom of 8x8" dish.
4. Cook refried beans on stove until hot.
5. Add 1 cup cheese and 1 cup salsa. Stir until combined.
6. Pour beans over corn chips in dish.
7. Add beef to top of beans.
8. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
9. Sprinkle green onions and black olives over cheese.
10. Bake in a 375 degree oven until the cheese is sufficiently melted.
11. Take out of oven and sprinkle chopped tomatoes on top. Wait 1-2 minutes and then serve.