1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. shortening (oil)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 can olives, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 doz. corn tortillas, buttered
2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
2/3 c. water

Saute ground beef, onion and garlic in oil. Stir in seasonings, olives and tomato sauce. Alternate layers, tortillas, meat-sauce and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top tortilla. Pour water at edge into bottom of casserole. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.