1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 (1.25 oz.) pkg. McCormick taco seasoning mix
1 (8 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz pasteurized process cheese spread
1 (8 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips
1 1/2 qts. shredded lettuce
1 1/2 c. chopped tomato

Brown meat; drain. Add water, green pepper and seasoning mix; simmer 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup process cheese spread. For each serving, cover chips with lettuce, meat mixture and tomato. Top with remaining process cheese spread. 6 servings.

Variation: Substitute Cheez Whiz pasteurized process cheese spread with Jalapeno peppers for pasteurized process cheese spread.