Mexican 'pie'

Casserole

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can Spanish rice
• 1 (16 ounce) can  refried beans (I like black beans)
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1 (13 ounce) bag tortilla chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced black olives
•  salt and pepper
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Brown ground beef and onion, drain fat.
3. Add rice, tomatoes, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Cook 10 minutes.
5. Lightly crush enough tortilla chips to cover bottom of lightly greased casserole dish.
6. Spread refried beans over crushed chips.
7. Layer meat mixture over beans.
8. Top with black olives and cheese.
9. Bake for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
10. Serve with remaining chips for dipping.
11. Serve with sour cream on the side, if desired.