A can of chili with beans provides the sauce for this flavorful and fun meal. Corn chips take the place of tortillas in this simple layered dish.
1 pound lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 (15-ounce) chili with beans
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16-ounce) package corn chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart casserole or baking dish; set aside.
In a skillet cook the beef and onion until onion is tender and beef is browned; drain. Add chili, salt and pepper; mix well.
Arrange a layer of corn chips in the casserole. Alternate layers of the meat mixture and corn chips ending with corn chips. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top and bake for 20 minutes.
makes 6 servings.