Southwestern Bake

What is easier than putting everything in one pan and throwing it in the oven? Give this a try.

1 pound ground beef
2 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 15 ounce cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn thawed and drained
1 16 ounce container sour cream
2 cups salsa
5 cups crushed tortilla chips
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large tomato, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

In a medium skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef with garlic and onion, drain.

In a large mixing bowl, combine meat mixture, chili powder, black beans, corn, sour cream and salsa.  Stir until well blended.

Into a 9x13 baking dish, spoon enough meat mixture to cover the bottom.  Arrange half of the crushed tortilla chips on top of the meat mixture and layer with one cup of cheddar cheese.  Spoon another layer of the meat mixture on top of the cheese layer, cover with remaining tortilla chips and layer with one cup of cheddar cheese.  Spread final layer of meat mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Top with diced tomatoes and green onions.

Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.  Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.