Taco Pie(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. taco chips, crushed
1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
1 lb. ground chuck
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 c. shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
taco sauce

Preparation

Crush taco chips in paper bag, using rolling pin to lightly go over chips 2 or 3 times.
Place in pie plate.
Press refried beans against taco chips, using a wooden spoon, to form a shell.
Set aside.
Brown meat in a mixing bowl.
Microwave 8 to 10 minutes on High, stirring occasionally.
Add taco seasoning mix and recommended amount of water according to package directions. Microwave 5 minutes on High until mixture is at a boil.
Reduce setting to Medium for 3 to 5 minutes or thick.
Fill crust with filling.
Micro for 3 to 5 minutes on High.
Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sauce.