Mexican Chili Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped green peppers
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. butter
3 c. cooked rice
2 cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. grated cheese
1 c. crushed corn chips

Preparation

In large skillet, cook onions, green peppers and garlic in butter until tender but not brown. Stir in rice, tomatoes and seasoning.
Heat thoroughly.
Saute beef; stir beef into rice mixture.
Spoon half of beef-rice mixture into buttered, shallow 2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup corn chips.
Repeat layers.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.