Chili Corn Chip Bake

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean ground beef

1/4 c. chopped onion

1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. chili powder

4 oz. grated cheddar cheese

3 oz. (or 2 cups) whole grain corn chips

Directions:

Brown ground beef with onion and drain. Add beans, tomato sauce, garlic and chili powder and salt. Simmer over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in cheese. Spread 1 cup crushed corn chips in greased 8 x 8 pan. Pour meat mixture on top. Top with remaining chips. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1/8 of bake is 1.5 oz meat/meat alternate, 1/4 c. vegetable and 0.5 oz grain for a 3 - 5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Montana CACFP Master Menu Volume 3