::Taco Bake::

::Ingredients::

- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, browned

- 1 cup chopped onions

- 1 (14.5 oz.) can tomato sauce

- 1 (14.5 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (I have used black beans)

- 2 teaspoons chili powder

- 8 ready to eat taco shells 

 - 2 cups light Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

- 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce. coarsely chopped

- 1 or 2 medium tomatoes, diced

::Instructions::

Cook ground beef and onions in skillet over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.

Stir in tomato sauce, beans, and chili powder.

Break each taco shell in half at fold. Arrange shell halves on bottom and sides of 13x9-inch baking dish.

Spoon meat mixture evenly over taco shells. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake in 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until hot and cheese is melted.

Top with lettuce & tomatoes

1. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.