Beef and Bean Nacho Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1-14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-15 oz can chili beans (
• 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 6 cups tortilla chips, divided
• 1-1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• Optional Topping: sour cream, chopped cilantro, jalapenos
• 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly oil a 13�9 baking dish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly oil a 13�9 baking dish
2. In large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; stir in onions, salt, and pepper and cook 3 minutes; stir in tomatoes, black beans, chili beans, corn, salsa, cilantro, and taco seasoning; reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat
3. Scatter 3 cups tortilla chips (reserving 3 cups) over bottom of baking dish; spoon meat-bean mixture over chips; top with remaining chips and bake in oven 15 minutes; scatter cheese over casserole and bake additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts; remove from oven and serve with or without optional toppings; eat it up!
4. Servings: 8