Mmmmmm Nacho Casserole!!!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup water
• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning mix (low sodium ok)
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers
• 2 (15 ounce) cans refried beans
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives
• 1 (5 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 jalapeno, chopped and seeded
• 1 (13 ounce) bag golden tortilla chips or regular tortilla chips
• salt and pepper
• hot sauce
• sour cream
• guacamole

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease 9x13-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Brown ground beef.

4. 4

   Stir in water, taco seasoning, chilies, jalapeño pepper, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Spread refried beans in bottom of baking dish and top with beef mixture.

7. 7

   Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.

8. 8

   Remove from oven sprinkle with cheese tomato, onions and olives.

9. 9

   Arrange 18-20 tortilla chips around edges of baking dish.

10. 10

    Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

11. 11

    Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Top with sour cream, guacamole or fresh salsa.

13. 13

    Serve with remaining chips.