Tex Mex Bake

This is one of my adopted recipes that I haven't tried yet. The original author wrote: "This may not be authentic Tex-Mex, but, we like it and I am sure you will too!"

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  frito's original  corn chips, crushed
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄2 ounces  Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 4  ounces  chopped green chilies, drained
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese, grated
• 8  ounces tomato sauce
• 1  medium bell pepper, chopped 1/4-inch

Directions

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