3/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 pkg. (8 oz.) tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained
1 c. dairy sour cream
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Saute onion in butter until transparent. Add sauce, chilies, cumin, salt and red pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Layer in buttered 9 inch square baking dish half the following: tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese, beef and sauce. Repeat once. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven 20 minutes. Remove from oven and spread sour cream on top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.