Acapulco Delight

Name: Acapulco Delight
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Casseroles, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Tacos
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 envelope (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning; 3/4 cup water; 1 bottle (15 ounces) mild green taco sauce; 9 flour tortillas (6 inches); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 2 cups sour cream; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; Chopped tomatoes, optional; Chopped avocados, optional

This dish always delights family and friends at potlucks and gatherings I take it to.—Margene Skaggs, Guinda, California

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 bottle (15 ounces) mild green taco sauce
9 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 cups sour cream
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Chopped tomatoes, optional
Chopped avocados, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Add taco sauce; simmer until slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes.
Cover the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish with three tortillas, tearing them into pieces as necessary. Layer half of meat mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with half of cheese. Layer with three more tortillas; spread with refried beans. Cover with sour cream; sprinkle with green onions and olives. Layer remaining tortillas over top; cover with remaining meat mixture and cheese. Bake until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. If desired, serve with chopped tomatoes and avocados.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 468 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 1064mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Acapulco Delight in Country Ground Beef

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amehart

Feb 15, 2016

Made it last weekend and everyone fought over the leftovers! Wonderfully delicious and so quick to throw together! Also a fabulous meal to bring to a potluck!
royasfoto

Aug 19, 2011

I've made this recipe several times, and it is always enjoyed by everyone. It is delicious, and I can't stop eating it, when it's in my refrigerator!
mrumpz

Dec 29, 2010

Making this again tonight for the second time. The kids love it!!
Cathy O

May 1, 2009

My Mom just made this recipe and it was as good as any great Mexican restaurant. Delicious!!!!
Coleen123

Dec 7, 2008

I Can`t wait to make this it sounds delicious.my Family loves mexican recipes.Coleen123