Tex-Mex Beef Casserole

• 1-1/4 cup Cheddar cheese-flavored crushed crackers
• 1 can (1 lb.) creamed corn
• 1 can (14 oz.) Italian peeled tomatoes, drained
• 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
• 1 md. onion, chopped
• 1 md. green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 lb. ground round (85% lean)
• 1 tbsp. butter

1. In large bowl, mix together 3/4 cup crushed crackers, corn, tomatoes, chilies, onions, bell pepper, garlic, eggs, salt and chili powder with a fork until well blended.
2. Add ground round and knead with your hands until mixed.
3. Transfer to a lightly buttered, deep 3-quart baking dish.
4. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup crackers over top and dot with butter.
5. Bake in preheated 350F oven about 1 hour, until center springs back when pressed with a finger.

cheddar cheese, corn, italian, green chilies, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, eggs, salt, chili powder, ground round, butter

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/10901 (may not work)