1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. water
2 c. taco sauce
12 corn tortillas
1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 c. sour cream

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 13"x9" pan; set aside.

Brown ground beef and onion. Add next 6 ingredients, simmer 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally until most of liquid is evaporated.

Pour 1/2 cup taco sauce into casserole pan. Arrange 6 corn tortillas to cover bottom. Pour another 1/2 cup taco sauce evenly over tortillas. Spoon in beef mixture, top with sour cream then 1/2 of the cheese. Spread remaining taco sauce over tortillas. Top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 5 more minutes. IMPORTANT: Let stand 10 minutes. 8 to 10 servings. NOTE: Can be made up to 24 hours in advance.