Easy Nacho Lasagne

It's almost May and that means Cinco De Mayo will be here before you know it.  In addition to tacos and margaritas, how about an easy casserole along the same theme?  

Yes?  

I've got you covered.

Here's what you need:

• 1/2 pound of ground beef.   We grind our own.
• taco seasoning - my recipe
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• tortilla chips
• 6 oz. of shredded pepper jack cheese - divided
• 15 can black beans - rinsed
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 15 oz. diced tomatoes - drained
• 7 oz. can diced green chilis
• 8" x 8" casserole dish

Serves 6.

The steps are easy.

First, brown your ground beef with some taco seasoning.  I do not measure, but if I had to, I'd say it was about 2 tablespoons.  My philosophy?  Season to taste!

While the meat is cooking, wipe the bottom of your dish with the oil and crumble a handful of tortilla chips over it.

Sprinkle half the cheese over the chips.

Over the cheese, spread the black beans and corn.

Next, the red onion.

Add the diced tomatoes...

...and diced green chilis.

The seasoned and cooked ground beef is next.

Spread some salsa over the meat.

Add another handful of tortilla chips over the salsa.

To hold it all together, sprinkle the rest of the cheese and salsa over the top.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Slice and serve!

Mix up some Margaritas and have dinner!