Corn Chip Chili Casserole

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 can (15oz) chili con carne with beans
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cups corn chips, slightly crushed
• 1 cup shredded, sharp American cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat; add 3/4 cup of onion and the celery; cook until no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain off excess fat. Add canned chili and pepper. Place a layer of chips in ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Alternate layers of chili mixture, chips and cheese, reserving 1/2 cup chips and 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle center with reserved 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 cup onion.

Cover and bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until hot through. To serve, sprinkle reserved corn chips around border of casserole.