Tortilla Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion, dried or fresh chopped
• 16 ounces tomatoes, canned
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon beef base
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 8 ounces salsa (hotness to taste)
• 6 ounces black olives, sliced
• texas pete (to taste)
• 6 corn tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef and onion in a heavy skillet.
• 2 drain off excess grease.
• 3 add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30-45 minutes .
• 4 in a 2 quart casserole, layer alternately corn tortilla, meat sauce and cheddar cheese until there is no more meat sauce.
• 5 pour 1/4 cup water down the edge into the bottom and then bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
• 6 remove and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
• 7 garnish with sour cream and chives.
• 8 serve with side salad.