Corn Chip Pie

By khovater

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 lbs. ground beef chuck
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 t. salt
• 1/4 c. chili powder, or to taste
• 1 t. ground cumin
• 15-oz. can tomato sauce
• 6-oz. can tomato paste
• 3/4 c. water
• 14-oz. pkg. corn chips
• 8-oz. pkg. shredded sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• Garnish: finely diced red onion, diced jalapeño peppers

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from www1.gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Crumble bacon, remove to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in skillet. Brown beef, onion and garlic in skillet; drain. Stir in seasonings. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and water to beef mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 20 minutes, until thickened. To serve, place a handful of chips in individual bowls. Spoon beef mixture and bacon over chips; sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with onion and jalapeño.