Nacho Skillet Casserole

Start with classic nacho ingredients and blend them with ground beef and easy canned corn and peppers for a quick skillet supper.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

• 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn

• 1 red pepper

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

• Tortilla chips

• Jalapeno pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain

2. Stir in sugar, oregano, chili powder, kidney beans, tomato sauce and corn. Simmer 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is desired consistency

3. You can use nacho chips to scoop meat mixture, or you can sprinkle 2 cups of tortilla chips evenly over meat mixture and top with cheese. Cover; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

4. Serve immediately.