Kaccy's Tex-Mex Pie

I grew up eating TEX MEX food and this is so good. You can tweek it to your liking. Frito chips make up the "crust" for this pie. I use lean ground beef. You won't be disappointed!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  Fritos corn chips, crushed
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  package  Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 4  ounces  chopped green chilies, drained (I like Hatch brand)
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese, grated
• 8  ounces tomato sauce
• 1  medium bell pepper, chopped 1/4 inch or less

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine corn chips, egg, and water; press into 9-inch pie plate or casserole.
3. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine onion soup mix, ground beef, chiles, and 1/2 cup of the cheese; evenly press into prepared crust.
5. Top with tomato sauce, then green pepper.
6. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
7. Top with remaining cheese, then bake an dditional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and beef is done.