1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 can (1 lb.) stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, optional
1 pkg. Lawry's taco seasoning mix
12 corn tortillas
1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated

Tortillas dipped in hot vegetable oil just to soften then drained between paper towels.

Brown ground beef and onion in skillet. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies and taco seasoning mix. Combine thoroughly and simmer 10-15 minutes. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Place 2 tortillas side by side on the meat mixture. Top each tortilla with some meat mixture and grated cheese. Repeat until stack contains 6 tortillas layered with meat and cheese.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Cut each torte (stack) into quarters with a sharp knife before serving.