Mexican Nacho Casserole

Ingredients:

1lb lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup minced garlic (about 2 cloves)

1 15oz can black beans, drained

2 14.5oz can Zesty Chili Style diced tomatoes

2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

6 oz tortilla chips

2 cups cheddar cheese

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium avocado

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degree. Grease 3qt casserole pan.

In large skillet brown the ground meat with onions in olive oil, until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender. Add bell pepper and garlic, cook 3-5 minutes or until bell pepper is tender. Add black beans, chili powder, diced tomatoes and cumin. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Break up tortilla chips. Place half of the chips over the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer half the meat mixture of the chips, sprinkle with half of the cheese. Cover the cheese with the remainder of the meat mixture, layer the remainder of the tortilla chips and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Serve with slices of avocado.