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Mile-High Salsa Pie

A taco dinner kit makes quick work of a tasty layered Mexican pie.
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 6 servings
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1lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or chopped boneless skinless chicken breasts
1box (8.7 oz) Old El Paso® Soft Taco Bake® dinner kit
1cup water
1can (15 oz) Progresso® kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1jar (16 oz) Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Serve with...
Rio Grande Melon Salad Rio Grande Melon Salad
Total Time: 10 min
1.Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef or chicken, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in seasoning mix (from dinner kit), water and half of the cheese sauce (from dinner kit). Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-high. Simmer uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in kidney beans and remaining cheese sauce; heat until hot.
2.In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 1 tortilla (from dinner kit). Layer with 1/4 of the salsa, beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers, using up ingredients and ending with cheese on top.
3.Cover; bake 17 to 22 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Cover; bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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Complement the dinner pie with mango and pineapple slices.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 19g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 1 1/2g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 1470mg; Total Carbohydrate 40g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 4g); Protein 25Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 25%; Iron 20Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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