1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 lb lean ground beef
1 can (15 oz/ 425 g) red kidney beans, drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons mild chili powder
5 oz tortilla chips
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
Heat oil in a flameproof casserole dish. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until soft. Add beef and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until brown. Stir in kidney beans, bell pepper, tomato paste, chili powder and 2/3 cup water. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400F (205C).
Uncover and cook 5 minutes, or until sauce is reduced and thickened.
Arrange tortilla chips over top, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and paprika and bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.