Beef & Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 can (16 ounces) lima beans, drained

1 can (16 ounces) pork and beans

2 cups baking/biscuit mix

1/2 cup cold water

4 ounces process American cheese, cut into 10 cubes

2 tablespoons milk

2 cups corn chips, crushed

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 10" skillet, cook and stir beef, celery, onion and pepper until brown; drain. Stir in paste, 1/2 cup water, chili powder, salt, paprika and beans. Heat to boiling, stirring; reduce heat.

Mix baking mix and 1/2 cup water until soft dough forms; beat 20 strokes. Smooth dough into ball on floured board. Knead 5 times. Roll into 10" x 5" rectangle. Cut lengthwise into halves; cut each crosswise into 5 parts. Shape each around cheese cube. Dip in 2 tablespoons milk; coat with chips.

Pour beef mixture into 2-quart round casserole dish; arrange balls on top. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Yield: 5 servings