Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef or turkey

1/4 cup Taco seasoning mix

1 15-16oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 15oz can tomato sauce

1 11oz can corn, drained

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Assorted Toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, chopped onions.. (all optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Brown meat in a large skillet, Drain off fat.

Stir in seasonings mix, beans, tomato sauce and corn ( I also added chopped onion) Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 5 minutes.

Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips.

Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.

This recipe comes from the Costco Cookbook that you can find online

http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/2009cookbook/#pg1