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So...big changes... I no longer live in a duplex!!! YAY!!! The hubby and I bought a house in a wonderfully quiet neighborhood...another YAY!!! Also, I've decided that since I don't have much really to say I would start to add recipes that I'm trying to this blog...so here it goes...

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole
from the Pillsbury Budget Ground Beef Cookbook

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Bake Time: 20 to 30 Minutes
Makes 5 Servings

1lb Ground Beef
1 can (16 oz) Refried Beans
1 16 oz Jar Salsa
1 package Taco Seasoning
2 1/2 cups Tortilla Chips, coarsely broken
1/2 medium Green Bell Pepper, chopped
4 medium Green Onion, sliced
2 medium Tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Taco Flavored Cheese
1/4 cup Black Olives, sliced
1 cup shredded Lettuce

Heat oven to 350. In a 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until cooked; drain. Stir in the refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning. 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 the bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese and olives. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

I made this in 2 square glass pyrex baking pans and it turned out really good!!