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TACO CASSEROLE

What you will need::
1 lb ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow and green)
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cup water
15 grape tomatoes cut in half
grated cheese (as much as you prefer)
1 bag tri-color tortilla strips or chips
shredded lettuce and sour cream (optional)

Directions:
Brown meat with onion, bell peppers, salt and pepper. Add picante sauce, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add Tortilla chips/strips (save some back for topping later). Pour into baking dish. Arrange tomatoes around top of dish. Top with cheese and tortilla strips.

See also  Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Add rest of the tortilla strips and some more cheddar cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.

Serve over shredded lettuce and with a dollop of sour cream.
If you like try adding some sliced jalapeƱo for spice!

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