Erma Bombeck'S Christmas Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can pork and beans, mashed
1/2 cup coarsely grated American cheese
1/4 cup chopped black olives

Preparation

Using a nonstick skillet, cook beef and 1/4 cup onions for 5 minutes at medium high.
Stir often until beef is lightly browned.
Stir in sauce, chili powder and salt.
Bring to simmer.
Stir in beans and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
Turn into chafing dish.
Sprinkle with cheese, olives and rest of onion.
Serve with taco chips.