Layer Tortilla Pie

Name: Layer Tortilla Pie
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 (2 1/2 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained (optional); 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 6 corn tortillas (6-inches); 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/4 c. water

12 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (2 1/2 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained (optional)
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
6 corn tortillas (6-inches)
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. water

Directions

1

In a skillet, brown beef and onion; drain fat.
2

Add tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
3

Add olives, if desired.
4

Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Lightly butter tortillas on one side only.
6

Place on tortilla, buttered side down, in a 2-quart round casserole.
7

Spoon about 1/2 cup of meat mixture on the tortilla, then sprinkle about 1/3 cup cheese.
8

Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
9

Pour water around the sides of casserole (not over the top).
10

Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through.
11

Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
12

Makes 4 to 6 servings.
13

Serve with shredded lettuce and sour cream, if desired.