Taco Style Ground Beef Casserole

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 19 minutes
• Quantity: 4 servings

Ingredients 

• 15 mL (1 tbsp.) canola oil
• 600 g (about 1 1/3 lb) medium-lean ground beef
• 1 chopped onion
• 15 mL (1 tbsp.) chopped garlic
• 1 (24 g) taco bag seasoning
• 3 halves of diced bell peppers of varied colors
• 180 mL (3/4 cup) beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 500 mL (2 cups) shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend
• 500 mL (2 cups) crushed corn chips
• 4 seeded and diced Italian tomatoes
• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 chopped green onions

Prep

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink.
3. Add onion, garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add bell peppers and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
5. Garnish top of the pan with cheese and corn chips.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let cool. Garnish with tomatoes.
7. Just before serving, sprinkle with cilantro and green onions.