Taco Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans refried beans
1 lb. ground round or chuck
8 oz. shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
tortilla or corn chips
toppings (shredded lettuce, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, chopped olives, salsa, sour cream)

Preparation

Brown ground beef; drain well.
Mash both cans of refried beans in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Spread ground beef over beans.
Spread cheese over all.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.
Serve with chips and toppings to individual taste.
Serves 6 to 8 people.
May be prepared ahead and frozen.