Taco Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
1 lb. lean ground beef (I used ground round)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
6 c. (9 1/2 oz. pkg.) corn chips, coarsely crushed
5 slices processed cheese or approximately 1/2 lb. Velveeta, sliced or shredded
2 c. shredded lettuce

Preparation

In medium skillet, cook meat until browned, stirring to break up large pieces.
Drain excess fat.
Sprinkle with garlic.
Place crushed chips in bottom of 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Spoon hot meat over chips.
Spread 3/4 to 1 cup of sauce over meat.
Top with cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes until heated and cheese is melted.
Top with lettuce and sauce.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.