1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. chorizo sausage (casing removed)
1 lg. onion, chopped
Salt and liquid hot pepper to taste
1 or 2 cans refried beans
1 can (4 oz.) whole green chilies, chopped
2 to 3 c. shredded Monterey Jack or mild Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. prepared taco sauce
8 c. tortilla chips

Crumble beef and sausage in frying pan. Add onion and cook over high heat, stirring until meat is browned. Discard fat and season with salt and liquid pepper. Spread beans in shallow 10x15 inch dish. Top evenly with meat. Cover evenly with cheese and drizzle with taco sauce.

Bake uncovered in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with some or all combinations of green onions, avocado dip, sour cream. Place chips around edge of dish.