LAYERED TORTILLA PIE 
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. butter
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
6 tortillas, buttered
1/2 c. water
1 can ripe olives, drained and sliced
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Brown meat, onion and garlic in butter. Drain. Add tomato sauce, olives, chili powder, salt and pepper. In round 2 quart casserole, alternate layers of tortillas, meat sauce and 1 1/2 cup cheese.

Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Pour water at edge of casserole into bottom. Bake covered at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 

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