Southwestern Chili Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
3/4 C. uncooked rice
1 lb. ground beef
1 C. chopped onion
1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
Corn chips

Preparation

In a small bowl, blend 1 cup beef broth, tomato paste, and taco seasoning mix; set aside.
In saucepan, over high heat, combine remaining broth and enough water to equal 1 3/4 cups liquid; heat to a boil.
Add rice and cook according to package directions.
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown beef and onion until done; pour off fat.
In a 2 qt. casserole, layer 1/3 each of rice, corn, meat mixture and reserved sauce; repeat layers twice, combining the last portion of meat and sauce for the last layer. Cover.
Bake at 375 degree for 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Garnish with corn chips.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.