Taco Bake

1 pound ground beef
crushed tortilla chips, enough to cover the bottom of a baking pan with a handful left over
sour cream
black or green olives, sliced
1 small can green chilies
shredded cheese, taco or pizza mix, or Velveeta cubed
1 package taco seasoning for beef, whatever flavor you like (I use cheese flavor)
1 cup white or brown rice, prepared (2 cups cooked)
1 can diced tomatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown beef and drain. Add taco seasoning per package instructions. Add cooked rice, tomatoes, olives, and chilies. Bring back to a simmer to heat through.

Cover bottom of baking dish with a layer of crushed chips. Put a layer of cheese over the chips. Cover with all of meat mixture. Spread a layer of sour cream over mixture. Sprinkle the last handful of crushed chips over sour cream, and top with remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.


Comments: This originally called for chili beans and no seasoning. Bleah. I added the olives and the sour cream as well. Joe likes this better than the Taco Pie that I make that has a crescent roll crust--thinks it's healthier with the rice. He didn't wait for me to take the picture, either :/