Tostado Casserole (Carolyn)

1 lb. ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 pkg (1 ¼ ounces) taco seasoning
1 ½ cup corn chips (coarsely crushed and divided)
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Line bottom of a greased casserole with 2 cups chips.

In a skillet, brown ground beef, drain.  Add ½ cup tomato sauce and taco mix, blend well.
Combine remaining tomato sauce and beans.  Spread meat mixture over chips, then spoon bean mixture over meat.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.  Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese and remaining crushed chips on top.  Bake 5 minutes more.

Yield:  4 – 6 servings