Layered Mexican Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can refried beans
1 jar picante sauce
1 lb. ground beef, drained
2 oz. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
1 can chopped tomatoes, drained
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1 bag tortilla chips

Preparation

Brown ground beef.
Mix refried beans and 1/4 of the jar of picante sauce.
Layer in 9 x 12-inch dish.
Grate 1/2 of cheese and layer over beans.
Mix 3/4 cup picante sauce, ground beef and tomatoes*, cumin and salt together.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Layer over cheese and beans.
Top with remaining grated cheese.
Cook in oven for 20 minutes.
Serve with side order of tortilla chips.