Mexican Chipotle Layered Bake

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Author Quinn Caudill

1 lb lean ground chuck
1/4 cup taco seasoning or 1 package
3/4 cup water
1 can fat-free re-fried beans
3/4 cup Mexican cheese blend cheddar will also work
1 jar Herdez Chilpotle Salsa or a salsa of your choice
1 tomato diced
1/2 cup black olives sliced
1 cup Cacique Cotija cheese found in the Hispanic aisle in Kroger. I recommend using this cheese because of the way it melts and the taste. (You can substitute cheddar or the Mexican blend if needed.)
2 green onions chopped
Flour tortilla or chips for serving

Pre-heat oven to 400°
In large pan, brown ground beef, over medium heat. Darin off grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water, lower heat to simmer. Cook until sauce has thickened, about five minutes.
Place re-fried beans into microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 90 seconds. This just makes it easier to spread.
Lightly coat baking dish with cooking spray. I used a stoneware tart pan. A glass baking dish would also work. Spread beans in bottom of dish.
Sprinkle Mexican cheese over beans.
Add cooked meat.
Top with salsa, crumbled cotija cheese, tomato and olives.