Beefy Tortilla Casserole

One of my trusted standbys

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup  olive, chopped
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  large tomatoes, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can  enchilada sauce
• 1  lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 16  small corn tortillas (or so)

Directions

1. Brown beef and drain fat.
2. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper and cook until soft.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, enchilada sauce, chili powder and cumin.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
6. Grease a 9 x 13 pan or 3 quart casserole.
7. Fry tortillas.
8. Put 1/3 of the meat mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish followed by a layer of tortillas, cheese and olives.
9. (note: I cut some of the tortillas in half to make them fit better in the pan) Repeat layer and then end with sauce.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.