Instructions:

Mexican Nacho Casserole

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 cup diced green bell pepper (optional)
1 cup grated mild Cheddar cheese
Nacho chips

Cook ground beef and taco seasoning mix according to package directions.

In bottom of a medium casserole, spread refried beans; sprinkle with onions. Place meat over beans. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Tuck nacho chips around edge of casserole. Top with green pepper and grated Cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes.

Garnish with sour cream, chopped green onion and chopped tomato.

Yield: 4 servings