Baked Taco Dip

Makes 8 cups

ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 (10 oz) cans Rotel, diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 pkg taco seasoning
2 large avocados, peeled
1(8 oz) carton sour cream
2 (2 1/4 oz) cans sliced black olives
6 green onions, chopped
2 (16 oz) cans refried beans
1 (8 oz) pkg Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

directions

Cook ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well and return beef to skillet. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies and half of seasoning mix. Cook over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat. Mash avocados in a medium bowl; stir in sour cream and remaining seasoning mix. Spread refried beans evenly into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spread with avocado mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, olives and green onions. Bake, covered at 350 degree for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly

Source: Hunny Spivey/Glenda Browne