1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
2 or 3 drops red pepper sauce
1 sm. clove garlic, chopped
Finely shredded lettuce
Shredded cheddar cheese

SOUR CREAM TOPPING:

1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. grated process cheese
1/8 tsp. chili powder

Crumble ground beef in 1 1/2 quart microwaveable casserole. Cover loosely and microwave on high 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes 30 seconds or until very little pink remains; stir and drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, seasoning mix (dry), onion, bell pepper, pepper sauce and garlic.

Cover tightly and microwave 3 minutes. Spread in microwave pie plate, 9" x 1 1/4". Cover and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Mound Sour Cream Topping in the center of beef mixture. Sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.