Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, divided
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 TSP hot pepper sauce, optional
12 taco shells
Chopped green onions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat, 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, crumble meat; drain.
Stir in taco seasoning and 1 can of undrained tomatoes; heat through.
Mix beans, 1/2 cup cheese, cilantro, remaining can of undrained tomatoes and, if desired, pepper sauce.
Spread onto bottom of a greased 13x9" baking dish.
Stand taco shells upright on bean mixture.
Fill each with 1 TBSP cheese and about 1/3 cup beef mixture.
Bake, covered, 15 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and shells are lightly browned.
Sprinkle with green onions.
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