Mexican Layer Casserole

Name: Mexican Layer Casserole
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; onion 1 med., chopped; 16 ounces refried beans; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 1/2 ounces sauce mix enchilada; 1/2 cup water; 7 cups tortilla chips; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sliced black olives opt.; 2 cups shredded lettuce; tomato 1 med., chopped

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
onion 1 med., chopped
16 ounces refried beans
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 ounces sauce mix enchilada
1/2 cup water
7 cups tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced black olives opt.
2 cups shredded lettuce
tomato 1 med., chopped

Directions

1

Crumble ground beef and onion together. Microwave (high) uncovered for 5 to 6 minutes or until meat is set, stirring once. Stir to break meat into small pieces, drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, sauce mix and water.
2

Microwave (high) uncovered 6 to 7 minutes until hot and bubbly, stirring once. Place slightly crushed tortilla chips in a 12 x 8 inch glass baking dish. Spoon hot meat mixture evenly onto chips. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. Microwave (high) uncovered 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with lettuce and tomatoes.