1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 c. instant rice
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Crushed tortilla chips

Brown beef. Add green pepper and garlic. Simmer until tender. Drain fat. Blend tomatoes and onion in blender; cook in saucepan, adding salt, pepper and tomato paste. Cook rice according to package directions. Place ground beef in casserole dish. Cover with rice, then sauce. Bake at 350 degrees until heated through (about 30 to 40 minutes). During last 10 minutes, cover with a layer of shredded cheese, then crushed chips and more cheese.