This recipe gets a 4 because it's an inspiration for an improved customized version.
I made three changes: I used ground turkey instead of beef and I omitted the olives. I also did not mix the refried beans in with the meat, but instead used them as a separate layer.
I cut this recipe in half since we are a household of 2 and it made more than enough for dinner and lunch the following day. This is a great starter recipe, but I will make changes in the future.
First, it was not spicy enough for my taste. Second, the use of taco sauce and diced tomatoes made the casserole taste suspciously like lasagna, not what I want in a Mexican-inspired dish. I will use enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, and fresh jalapenos in the future to avoid that tomato-y Italian flavor.
On the positive side, the texture is beautiful, it slices easily, and the refried beans are really great in this dish. The consistency reminds me of a bean burrito. The only thing I didn't like about the presentation of this dish is that the cheese never bubbled and shined.
Overall, this is a good family recipe that needs more spice and less tomato-y flavor.
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