KitchenMagician's Recipe

BEEF - GROUND - TACO BAKE

Category: Beef Casseroles

Makes 4 servings.

1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies
1/2 c. juice reserved
1 16-oz. can refried beans
1 T. hot sauce
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
3 c. shredded Mexican Cheese blend
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
12 taco shells
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
Drain juice from tomatoes, reserve.
In medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup tomatoes, chilies, beans, hot sauce, and cilantro.
Spread evenly in 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
Cook beef in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Pour off fat; stir in taco seasoning, remaining tomatoes and reserved tomato juice.
Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened and nearly dry, 5 to 7 minutes.
Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese into each taco shell and top with beef mixture.
Arrange tacos upright in bean mixture, cover with foil, and bake until bubbling, about 10 minutes.
Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.