Posted by: Connie 09-28-99 1:09 PM
Connie’s Tortilla Casserole
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbls. chili powder
1 cup tomato sauce
10 - 12 corn tortillas
1 cup chopped olives
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup water
Preheat oven to 400° F and grease a casserole dish.
Brown meat and onion, add seasonings and tomato sauce.
In a greased oven-proof casserole dish alternate layers of tortillas, meat sauce, olives and cheese; add cup of water.
Cover with lid or foil and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Variation: add a can of refried beans after browning meat.
Diced canned chilies are also an optional addition.