MEXICAN COMBUSTION 
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 lb. ground beef
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
1 (10 oz.) can hot enchilada sauce (or mild)
1 c. shredded cheese
1 tbsp. minced dried onion
1 (6 oz.) pkg. corn chips
1 c. dairy sour cream
1/2 c. American cheese (2 oz.)

Brown ground beef; drain. Stir in beans, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, 1 cup shredded cheese and onion. Set aside 1 cup chips; crush remainders. Stir crushed chips into the meat mixture.

Turn into a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, in a 375 degree oven for 1/2 hour. Spoon sour cream on casserole. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup American cheese. Add the reserved chips around the edge. Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes longer. Serves 6.

 

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