Hobo Casserole Mexican Style

1

Prepare the base of the casserole by dumping tsome ground beef into a mixing bowl.

2

Add half a can of refried beans and 2/3 cups of salsa. Combine.

3

Press the lean ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking pan.

4

Rinse and drain a can of black beans.

5

Mix the black beans with remaining refried beans and 1 cup of salsa.

6

Spread the bean and salsa mixture over top of the ground beef.

7

Spread cooked rice over top of the bean and salsa mixture. You can use more rice if desired.

8

Cover the rice with Monteray Jack Jalapeno cheese slices.

9

Pour 2 cups of salsa over top of the cheese slices.

10

Cover and place in a preheated 350F oven for 75 minutes.

11

Uncover and cook for another 15 minutes.

12

Remove from oven and sprinkle corn chips on top of the casserole. Reserve some chips if you want to add extra to each serving.

13

Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

14

Remove from oven. Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

15

Serve and spoon extra salsa over top and some reserved corn chips if desired.

16

Enjoy!