Taco Bake Casserole

Ingredients

• Cooking spray (such as Pam)
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ cup water
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (10 ounce) can refried beans (optional)
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• ½ cup salsa
• 15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain grease.
3. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add refried beans, olives, green chiles, and salsa. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
4. Place half of the broken taco shells in the prepared baking dish. Pour in half of the beef mixture over the shells.
5. Sprinkle half of the Cheddar cheese over top. Repeat layers once more.
6. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!