This recipe makes a great-tasting, one-dish meal!

Spicy Mexican Casserole

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 reg. size cans pinto beans
1 — 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 cup mild chunky-style salsa
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

~Preheat oven to 375°.

~Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.

~Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa, and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once.

~Carefully remove the foil, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about five minutes.