How to Make a Tasty Taco Salad Casserole Quickly Without Baking

Do you rush home from work and have a dozen things you need to rush to do? Dinner, ballgames, music lessons, school functions, church activities, etc; sound familiar? Busy cooks, everywhere, here is a great recipe for those busy nights. This very tasty Taco Salad Casserole is Quick and Easy because there is no baking time involved. And your family will love it! In fact, they will probably love it so much they will request it often. So you may get to make it on evenings that are not necessarily busy. In that case, sit back and just relax for awhile! Imagine that!

TACO SALAD NO-BAKE CASSEROLE

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 can refried beans
1 small can tomato sauce
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 small can green chilies, chopped
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 small can sliced black olives, drained
1 bottle mild taco sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
1 bag taco chips
sour cream for garnish, if desired

In a large skillet cook ground beef until no long pink; drain well. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel and return meat to skillet over a low heat. Add the refried beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, and green chilies. Continue cooking slowly, stirring frequently until heated thoroughly. Spread the taco chips on the bottom of an oblong casserole dish. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the chips. Drizzle the taco sauce evenly over the beef mixture. Layer the remaining ingredients as follows: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black olives, and shredded cheese. Serve topped with sour cream, if desired.

Enjoy!

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