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TACO CASSEROLE




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 pound of ground beef
  
• 1 small onion chopped
  
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1/2 cup taco sauce
  
• 4 oz. can diced green chiles
  
• 1 can (2.25) sliced ripe olives, drained and divided
  
• 1 package taco seasoning
  
• 12 taco shells, broken
  
• 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)
  
• 1/8 cup sliced green onions ( optional)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 375
   
2. Cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned; Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives, and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
   
3. Layer half of broken taco shells on bottom of greased 12x8 inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce, sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining shells meat sauce and cheese. Bake ofr 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining olives, tomatoes and onions.