TEX MIX CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE) 
Serves: 4 to 6 (each serving: about 330 calories, 25 g fat, 73 mg cholesterol, 605 mg sodium).

1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 (1.25 oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix (2 tbsp.)
1/2 (15 to 16 oz.) jar salsa
1/4 c. sour cream
1 1/2 c. tortilla or corn chips (about 16 to 18)
1/4 c. grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

1. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion and taco seasoning mix; cook, covered on high for 4 to 6 minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirring once half way through cooking. Stir in salsa and sour cream. 2. In 1 1/2 quart casserole, layer half of meat mixture, all of tortilla chips, then remaining meat mixture. Cook, covered, 1 to 2 minutes, until hot. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts.

Serving suggestion: top with any favorite taco fixings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, Avocado slices.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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