MEXICAN CASSEROLE 
1 boil-in-bag rice
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (8 oz. each) cans tomato sauce
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 (15-16 oz.) can pinto beans
1 c. crushed corn chips
1 c. shredded cheese

Cook rice according to package; drain. While rice cooks, brown ground beef and drain excess fat. Stir in onions, green pepper, and garlic. Blend in tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt. In lightly buttered 2 quart casserole layer the cooked rice, pinto beans, and meat sauce. Beginning and ending with the meat sauce. Sprinkle with corn chips and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake another 5 minutes.

 

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