Western Chili Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/4 c. Cheddar cheese
1 large onion, chopped
1 (11 oz.) can chili beans
2 c. crushed chips (Fritos)
pitted ripe olives

Preparation

Brown meat in skillet, add onions and celery; cook until tender.
Remove excess fat from skillet.
Add beans, salt and chili powder.
Place layer of chips in bottom of 2-quart casserole.
Alternate layers of chips, cheese and meat mix. Reserve 1/2 cup chips and 1/4 cup cheese for garnish.
Sprinkle center with reserved cheese.
Place chips around edge.
Top with olives.
Bake 20 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.