Bean Beef Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound ground beef (90/10).
02 - 2 (14 oz) cans kidney beans.
03 - 1 tablespoon chili powder.
04 - 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa.
05 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes.
06 - 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium heat until no pink remains.
03 - Drain excess fat thoroughly from cooked beef to prevent greasy casserole.
04 - Process diced tomatoes in food processor until completely smooth.
05 - Add drained kidney beans to ungreased 9x13 baking dish.
06 - Combine cooked beef with pureed tomatoes in baking dish.
07 - Stir in salsa and chili powder until evenly mixed.
08 - Spread mixture evenly across baking dish.
09 - Top entire casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
10 - Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through.
11 - Remove foil and bake additional 5-10 minutes until cheese browns.
12 - Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Family friendly.
02 - Budget friendly.
03 - Make ahead option.
04 - Simple ingredients.

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