Tex-Mex Beef Casserole

1 1/4 c Crushed crackers

- Cheddar cheese-flavored 1 cn Creamed corn (16 oz can)

1 cn Italian peeled tomatoes

- drained (14 oz can) 1 cn Chopped green chilies (4oz)

1 Medium onion, chopped

1 Medium green bell pepper

- chopped 2 Garlic cloves, minced

3 Eggs

1/2 ts Salt

1 tb Chili powder

1 lb Ground round (85% lean)

1 tb Butter

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. Add ground round and knead with your hands until mixed. Transfer to a lightly buttered, deep 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup crackers over top and dot with butter. Bake in preheated 350-degree over about 1 hour, until center springs back when pressed with a finger. Makes 4 to 6 servings.