Taco Soup

Similar to other recipes, but thicker than them as well, more the consistency of chili.

Ingredients

1lb cooked ground beef
8oz frozen corn, or 1 can
1 can black beans
1 150z can tomatoes
1 can mild green chilies
1 can refried beans (get a flavored kind, like green chili and lime)
3 cups beef broth
1 packet taco mix


Place everything in a crockpot and let the flavors blend!  Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.

Taco Casserole

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 bell pepper, chopped

1/4 to 1/2 cup onion or green onion, chopped

1 can refried beans

2 cups mild salsa

1 package low sodium taco seasoning

4 cups broken tortilla chips, divided

1/4 cup sliced olives (opt)

2 medium tomatoes (opt)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.

Directions

Heat oven to 350.  Cook beef until thoroughly cooked. Add bell pepper and onion and cook for a couple of minutes.  Drain.  Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco mix.  Place 2 1/2 cups broken tortilla chips in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.  Evenly spread the beef mixture on top.  Sprinkle olives,  cheese, and tomatoes on top.  Finish with remaining chips.  Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.  Top with lettuce, sour cream, extra salsa, guacamole, etc.