Lazy Mexican Casserole

1/2 bag tortilla chips
1 tin kidney beans* combined with 1 tin pinto beans or black beans
reserved bean liquid
1 jar chunky salsa
3/4 - 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 cup vegiburger granules hydrated in 2 cups
boiling water and 2 beef bouillon cubes
onion powder to taste
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef in non-stick fry pan, sprinkle liberally with onion powder.

Layer ingredients in slow cooker - 1/3 reserved bean liquid, tortilla chips, 1/3 volume of beans, 1/3 jar salsa, 1/3 quantity beef or vegiburger, cheddar cheese - repeat layer with all ingredients except bean liquid. Pour remainder of bean liquid over entire casserole before topping with crushed tortilla chips and cheddar cheese.

Heat for 2ish hours on low or until everything is bubbling and you can smell it throughout the house.

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