ingredients

• 12 small flour tortillas 
• 1lb lean ground beef 
• Taco seasoning mix 
• 14 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes 
• 14 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 
• ¼ diced yellow peppers 
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 
• Lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados for topping

cooking

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish and set aside. 
2. Place a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef.  Brown and crumble the beef; add taco seasoning.  Stir in tomatoes, beans, and peppers.  Stir until the mixture has thickened, adding water if the mixture is too thick. 
3. Place 3 tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish, halving tortillas if necessary.  Place a third of the meat mixture over the tortillas.  Sprinkle 1 quarter of the cheese over the meat mixture. 
4. Repeat layers with the remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese, ending with tortillas, 
5. Bake the casserole for about 8 minutes or until cheese has melted. 
6. Remove the casserole and top with lettuce, tomatoes, chopped avocado, and extra cheese.