Taco Casserole

 Ingredients:

 1 pound ground turkey (or ground beef)

 1 packet taco seasoning mix

 3/4 cup water

 1 can (16 oz.) diced tomatoes

 1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, drained & rinsed

 2 cups tortilla chips or broken taco shells

 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

 4 green onions

 1 red bell pepper, diced

 1 cup lettuce, chopped

 Directions:

 1. Cook ground turkey in skillet until browned. Drain. Add taco seasoning packet and  

 water. Cook about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

 2. Add pinto beans. Cook uncovered another 5 - 10 minutes or until liquid from tomatoes is reduced.

 3. In an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, place broken tortilla chips or taco shells.

 Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave about 3 minutes to melt cheese.

 4. Top with lettuce, green onions, and red bell pepper. Serve warm.