Taco Bake Casserole

Ingredients

• cooking spray , such as Pam
• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 package taco seasoning mix , 1 ounce
• 1 can refried beans , 10 ounce
• 1 can sliced black olives , 6 ounce
• 1 can diced green chiles , 4 ounce
• 0.5 cups salsa
• 15 tacos shells , broken up, or more to taste
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease.

3. 3

   Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa. Cook and stir until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Place 1/2 of the broken taco shells in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour in 1/2 of the ground beef mixture over broken taco shells.

5. 5

   Sprinkle 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers once more.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot and enjoy!