Beef Taco Casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Spray a 9×13 or 3 quart baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon or potato masher, until browned and mostly cooked, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add onion and jalapeno to beef. Cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute. Beef should be fully cooked and brown at this point.

Step 4

Drain any fat and return to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, green chiles, salt, pepper, tomato paste and picante sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Set skillet aside and add 1 cup of shredded cheese.

Step 6

Transfer beef mixture to prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.

Step 7

Bake approximately 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

Step 8

Top with desired toppings and serve!