Basque Potato Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Pare potatoes and slice crosswise as thinly as possible.
2. 2
   Melt butter in a large skillet. Add salt, if desired.
3. 3
   Toss potatoes in butter; coat evenly.
4. 4
   Line bottom and sides of a 9-inch plate with potato slices, reserving 8 for garnish.
5. 5
   Brown beef and onion in skillet, breaking meat up with fork as it cooks.
6. 6
   Stir in tomato sauce, cheese and olives, mixing well. Spoon mixture into potato lined pie shell.
7. 7
   Garnish with reserved potato slices. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are soft and edges are lightly browned. Allow pie to stand 5 minutes.