South-of-the-Border Casserole

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 8 ounces plain or nacho flavored tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Instructions

1. In skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic. Drain fat. Stir in water, tomato sauce, chili powder and oregano. Simmer, stirring, until thickened a little. Pour 1/2 of mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Top with 1/2 each of the beans and chips. Repeat layering.
2. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through.
3. Top with remaining ingredients.