Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion, chopped

4 Tbsp. minced garlic

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. brown sugar

2 cans Rotel

1 can refried beans

8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Cheddar

2 cups Fritos, divided

black olives, sliced

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan.

2. In a skillet on medium heat, saute the ground beef with the onions. Drain.

Add garlic and seasonings. Cook 1 minutes.

3. Add the vinegar, brown sugar and 1 can Rotel. Stir.

4. In a bowl, mix refried beans and 1 can Rotel. Mix well. Spread in the pan. 

5. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese on top and 1 cup Fritos.

Spoon on the beef, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 cup Fritos.

Top with the remaining cheese.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Top with black olives.

Serves 8.