Crunchy Taco BakeÂ
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup frozen, chopped onions or 2 T. dried onion flakes
1 (15 oz ) can hot chili with beans
1 (15 oz ) can tomato sauce
1 ( 6 oz ) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Crumble ground beef into 2 quart casserole or medium bowl. Add onions. Microwave at high 4 to 6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring to break apart after half the time. Drain. Stir in chili with beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and salt. Microwave at high 6 to 8 minutes or until heated and flavors blended. Sprinkle 1 cup corn chips in 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Spoon meat mixture over chips. Top with remaining corn chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave at high 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 4
