SERVES4 to 6

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for the baking dish
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt/1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 15 ounces tomato salsa
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350℉. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil; set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate, then drain any fat from the skillet.
3. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, and heat until shimmering. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Return the beef to the pan and stir in the beans. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the salsa and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
5. Bake until the cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with lettuce and tomato, and serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream.

Serves 12

2 (8oz each) refrigerated, Crescent Rolls (do not separate) or crescent sheets

1 1/2# lean ground beef

1 medium green cabbage, shredded (or buy 2 packages of pre-shredded cabbage)

1 medium yellow onion, chooope

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

1 (10.5 oz) can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 c shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese (or Provolone Cheese, grated)

Directions

1. Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Lay one roll of crescent rolls in the bottom of prepared pan; set aside.
2. Step 2 Add ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up large chunks, until beef is no longer pink (165 degrees). Stir in cabbage and onion. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until cabbage has wilted slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
3. Step 3 Add soup and shredded cheese to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Add to prepared pan covering meat layer. Top with remaining crescent roll dough. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crescent rolls are golden brown and center is bubbly.