Tex-Mex Bake

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Ingredients

2 cups Crushed Corn Chips

1 Large Egg Beaten

2 teaspoons Water

1 Env. Onion Soup Mix

1 pound Lean Ground Beef

4 ounces (1 Cn) Chopped Green Chilis*

3 ounces (1 C) Monterey Jack Cheese**

8 ounces (1 cn) Tomato Sauce

1 Med. Green Pepper, Chopped

Green chilies should be drained.

Preparation

** Cheese should be any mild cheese and should be shredded. Should = 1 C.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine corn chips, egg, and water; press into 9-inch pie plate or casserole. Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine onion recipe soup mix, ground beef, chilies, and 1/2 C 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.