Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • liquid hot pepper to taste
  • 2 cans refried beans
  • 1 (4 oz.) can green chiles
  • 2 c. Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 c. mild Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 c. taco sauce
  • 1/2 c. chopped green onions
  • 1 c. pitted ripe olives
  • 1 can avocado dip
  • 1 c. sour cream

Method

  • Brown meat and onion; drain fat.
  • Season with salt and liquid hot pepper to suit your taste.
  • Spread refried beans in a shallow pan.
  • Top evenly with meat.
  • Sprinkle green chiles over meat. Cover evenly with cheese.
  • Drizzle taco sauce over cheese.
  • (Cover and chill if made ahead.)
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 400° oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot throughout.
  • Remove from oven; top with green onions and ripe olives.
  • In the center, mound avocado dip and top with sour cream.