The Best Taco Casserole by brishar02

Ingredients

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey ( or ground beef ) 1 package(s) taco seasoning 3/4 cup water 1 Can (16 oz) tomatoes ( diced ) 1 Can (16 oz) pinto beans ( drained & rinsed ) 2 cups tortilla chips, light ( or broken taco shells ) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 green onion 1 bell peppers ( red, diced ) 1 cup green leaf lettuce ( chopped ) Read more at http://www.myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/the-best-taco-casserole#FUKOeRlCuJrQsRpG.99

Instructions

1. Cook ground turkey in skillet until browned. Drain. Add taco seasoning packet and water. Cook about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

2. Add pinto beans. Cook uncovered another 5 - 10 minutes or until liquid from tomatoes is reduced.

3. In an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, place broken tortilla chips or taco shells. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave about 3 minutes to melt cheese.

4. Top with lettuce, green onions, and red bell pepper. Serve warm.