1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 large chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
Dash pepper
4 cups (2 1-pound cans) kidney beans
1 cup (8-ounce can) tomato sauce
3/4 cup crushed corn chips
1/3 cup Burgundy wine (optional)
1/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Brown meat in heavy skillet; spoon into a 2-quart casserole. Melt butter in skillet. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is clear. Add spices, beans, tomato sauce, corn chips and wine. Mix thoroughly and spoon over meat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake in oven (350°F.) for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Makes 4 servings.

Submitted by: CM