Nacho Pie

Ingredients

• tortilla chips (corn/gluten/dairy free? http://www.beanfieldssnacks.com/our_snacks.html)
• 1.5 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/8-1/4 cup taco seasoning
• 1 can (16 oz) chili beans, undrained (see recipe below)
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans 
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce (or diced tomatoes)
• shredded mozzarella cheese (or peperjack/cheddar) (dairy/soy/gluten free? http://www.daiyafoods.com/)
• Sour cream for the nondairy free people

Directions

• Place chips in a pie plate and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain if needed. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add tomatoes and mix. Add chili beans and mix. Spoon over chips. Top with refried beans, and cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Chili beans! 

• Make sure kidney beans have soaked overnight (or pop out the can)
• Place beans in pot and cover with water just above beans. Add chili power, cumin powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper. 
• Simmer on low until water is almost gone and beans are cooked but not mushed.