Taco Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup thick and smooth taco sauce
3/4 cup water
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 package (12) taco shells broken or use tortilla chips
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mild cheddar cheese
chopped tomatoes,
sliced green onions and
dairy sour cream for garnish

Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.

Cook beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is browned; drain off excess fat.

Stir in taco sauce, water, chiles and seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes.

Layer 1/2 of broken shells on bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of meat mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Garnish as desired.

Servings 8