1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
Liquid hot pepper
1 to 2 cans refried beans
4 oz. green chilies
2 to 3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar cheese
3/4 c. taco sauce

Saute meats with onion until brown. Drain. Season with salt. Spread refried beans on bottom of an oven proof baking dish. Next layer with browned meats, then layer with chilies, next with cheese. Cover with taco sauce. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with the following: olives or avocados or sour cream or chopped tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips.