Ortega Taco Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup ortega thick & smooth taco sauce
3/4 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
12 white taco shells or 12 yellow taco shells, broken,divided
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese
Garnish suggestions
chopped tomato
sliced green onion
sour cream
sliced jalapeno

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375*.
Grease 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
Cook beef and onion until beef is browned; drain.
Stir in taco sauce, water, chiles and seasoning mix.
Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Layer half of broken shells on bottom of baking dish.
Cover with half of meat mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.