Tex-Mex Bake

2 cups crushed corn chips
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup® Mix
1 pound lean ground beef
4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup tomato sauce
1 medium green pepper, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine corn chips, egg, and water; press into 9-inch pie plate or casserole. Bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup mix, ground beef, chiles, and 1/2 cup of the cheese; evenly spread mixture in the prepared crust. Top with tomato sauce, then green pepper. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Top with the remaining cheese, then bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and beef is done. Makes about 6 servings.