TOSTADA CASSEROLE 
1 lb. ground beef
1 (15 oz.) can (2 c.) tomato sauce
1 env. taco seasoning mix
2 1/2 c. corn chips
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can refried beans
2 oz. (1/2 c.) shredded Cheddar cheese

In skillet brown ground beef. Drain well. Add 1 1/2 cups of the tomato sauce and the taco seasoning mix, stirring to mix well.

Line the bottom of 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4 inch baking dish with 2 cups of corn chips; crush remaining corn chips and set aside.

Spoon meat mixture over corn chips in baking dish. Combine the remaining tomato sauce and the refried beans; spread over cooked meat mixture. Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until well heated through. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and the crushed corn chips; bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Makes 6 servings. Easily doubled for a big casserole.

 

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