Cheesy Taco Casserole

January 23, 2014 Diane Schmidt

We were recently given the chance to try out one of McCormick's amazing homemade recipes. We chose Taco Casserole fromMcCormick.com. My son Cam is sometimes a picky eater, so I was hoping he was going to love this recipe. And he did! Tacos are a family staple in our home, but my son always just wants cheese and meat. Sometimes he'll be ok with lettuce too, but not always. This recipe was perfect for sneaking in some extra healthy ingredients with the beans, which are a great source of protein.

1 1/2 lbs. of ground beef

1 package McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix

1 can (16 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

1 can (11 ounces) Mexican-style corn, drained Substitutions

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
Stir in Seasoning Mix, beans, tomato sauce and corn. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips.
Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.