Western Chili Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
| Ground beef | 1 pound | |
| Onion | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Celery | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| 1 15-ounce can chili con carne with beans | ||
| Pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 2 cups corn chips, slightly crushed | ||
| 1 cup shredded, sharp process cheese | ||
Directions
Brown meat; add 3/4 cup of onion and the celery; cook till just tender.
Drain off excess fat.
Add chili and pepper; heat.
Place layer of chips in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Alternate layers of chili mixture, chips, and cheese, reserving 1/2 cup chips and 1/4 cup cheese for trim.
Sprinkle center with reserved cheese and onion.
Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or till hot through.
To serve, border casserole with corn chips.
Drain off excess fat.
Add chili and pepper; heat.
Place layer of chips in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Alternate layers of chili mixture, chips, and cheese, reserving 1/2 cup chips and 1/4 cup cheese for trim.
Sprinkle center with reserved cheese and onion.
Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or till hot through.
To serve, border casserole with corn chips.
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