Layered Enchilada Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove, opt.
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 can chopped olives
• 1 can tomato sauce (8oz.)
• 6 tortillas, lightly buttered
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Brown beef, onion and garlic in butter. Add seasonings, olives and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. In a 2 quart casserole, alternate layers of tortillas, meat sauce and cheese. Finish by topping it with cheese. Pour water around the edge of the casserole. Cover with foil or a lid.

Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees F. Makes 4 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA