Taco Casserole

Photo: flickr user Collin Anderson

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

1 pound ground beef

1 pkg. taco seasoning mix

1 15 oz. can tomato sauce

1/4 cup milk

2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Corn chips

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 med. tomato, diced

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown meat; pour off fat. Add taco seasoning and tomato sauce; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir milk and 2 cups cheese into hot macaroni.

In greased 3-quart baking dish, layer half the macaroni, half the meat mixture, corn chips, remaining macaroni and meat mixture. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. To serve, top with lettuce, tomato and remaining cheese.