Deep-Dish Mexican Meat Loaf Pie

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine beef, crushed chips, soup mix, 1/2 cup of the taco sauce, one lightly beaten egg, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate.

2. Heat rice according to package directions. In a large bowl combine rice, hominy, tomatoes, cheese, Anaheim pepper, cilantro, remaining 1/4 cup taco sauce, and remaining egg. Spoon mixture into meat shell. Place pie plate on a baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil.

3. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F. Let cool 15 minutes. Top with chips, jalapeno, and cilantro. Makes 6 servings.

4. *When working with hot chile peppers, wear plastic gloves or wash hands well after cutting, because the peppers contain oil that may burn skin and eyes.