1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper, leave out if you don't like spicy foods
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper or to taste
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, chopped
10 to 12 corn tortillas
2 c. sm. curd cottage cheese, drained
1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
1 egg
1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 c. sliced black olives

Brown ground chuck; drain and add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, red pepper, salt, pepper and tomatoes; heat through. Cover bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch dish with tortillas.

Pour meat mixture over tortillas; place a layer of tortillas over meat mixture and set aside. Combine cottage cheese, Monterey cheese and egg; pour over tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, onions and olives. Makes 6 to 8 servings.