This recipe is wonderful for a big crowd or family get together and has a beautiful presentation. I typically use my large bar pan which is 15 1/2" x 10".

Ingredients

2lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, with liquid
12 oz can tomato paste
15 oz can tomato puree
2 T chili powder
2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
28 oz can Ranch Style Beans (or pinto beans, see recipe here)
1 pkg of corn chips
2 cups rice, cooked
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
1 head lettuce, shredded
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup picante sauce or hot sauce, optional

Directions

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown ground beef and large onion; drain. Add diced tomatoes, paste and puree, chili powder, Cumin, garlic powder and salt. Simmer for 1 hour. Add beans and heat through.

On the large bar pan, layer the corn chips, rice, meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with picante or hot sauce, if desired!

This can be doubled if you are feeding a bigger crowd! A family favorite!

Variations:

Several times I have omitted the tomato sauce, puree, and can of tomatoes and instead added two cans of Ro-tel in their place, and it has become my preferred choice.