Beef, Rice, and Chili Casserole

½ lb ground beef
½ C chopped onion
1 C chopped celery
½ green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 C cooked rice
1 can (15 oz) chili con carne with beans
2/3 C mayo
few drops hot pepper sauce
½ tsp salt
1 can Mexican Style stewed tomatoes
1 to 2 C grated cheddar cheese
4 C corn chips

In a skillet, cook ground beef, celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in rice, chili, mayo, hot pepper sauce, salt, and tomatoes. Pour mixture into a 2 ½ qt casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese and corn chips. Return to oven for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted

from Sarah E. Bybee