Amazing Taco Casserole

You can use your own taco seasoning in place of the packaged seasoning. You can also swap out lean ground beef for the ground turkey.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lb  lean ground turkey
• 1  (16 oz) can pinto beans
• 1  (16 oz ) jar salsa
• 1  package taco seasoning
• 2 1/2  cups coarsely broken tortilla chips divided
• 1/2  medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 4  medium green onions, sliced
• 1  cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Cook turkey over medium-high heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes Drain. Stir in pinto beans beans, salsa and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
2. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips. Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, and the cheese.
3. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes. Top baked casserole with lettuce, tomato and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

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