Bean Beef Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded.
02 - 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa, any flavor.
03 - 2 cans (14 oz each) kidney beans, drained.
04 - 1 lb of 90/10 ground beef.
05 - 1 tbsp chili seasoning mix.
06 - One can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes.

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 400°F and give it time to heat up.
02 - In a big pan, cook beef on medium heat until it's browned, no pink left.
03 - Get rid of any extra grease from the cooked meat so it’s not too oily.
04 - Blend the diced tomatoes in a processor till they’re totally smooth.
05 - Put drained kidney beans straight into a 9x13 dish (no grease needed).
06 - Mix the cooked ground beef and blended tomatoes right in the dish.
07 - Mix the salsa and chili powder into the dish until it’s all blended nicely.
08 - Smooth out the combined mixture evenly across the dish.
09 - Sprinkle all the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dish.
10 - Use foil to cover the dish fully and keep it sealed tight.
11 - Pop the covered dish in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until it’s warmed through.
12 - Take off the foil and let it bake 5-10 more minutes so the cheese browns.
13 - Let it sit for 5 minutes so it cools a little before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Great for families.
02 - Won’t break the bank.
03 - Easy to prep ahead.
04 - Uses things you already have around.

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