2 c. crushed corn chips
2 tbsp. water
1 lb. lean ground beef
3 oz. (1 c.) Monterey Jack cheese
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 lg. egg, beaten
1 env. onion soup mix
4 oz. (1 can) chopped green chilies
8 oz. (1 can) tomato sauce

Green chilies should be drained.

Cheese should be any mild cheese and should be shredded. Should = 1 cup.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine corn chips, egg and water; press into 9" pie plate or casserole. Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine onion recipe soup mix, ground beef, chilies and 1/2 cup cheese; evenly press into prepared crust. Top with tomato sauce, then green pepper and bake 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese, then bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and beef is done.