1 lg. onion, chopped
1 tsp. salad oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 can tomatoes
1 can (1 lb.) red kidney beans
1 can (15 oz.) chili con carne without beans
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper, ground
1 (11 oz.) tortillas
1 c. grated cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

1. Saute onion and garlic in salad oil until soft in large frying pan, remove with slotted spoon and set aside.

2. Brown ground beef 5 minutes. Stir in onion mixture, pepper, tomatoes, beans, chili con carne, salt and heat to boiling.

3. Place 3 tortillas, overlapping if necessary in a 12 cup baking dish - top with about 1 cup of sauce. Repeat to make 5 more layers of each, ending with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

4. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 30 minutes or until bubbly hot. Add 1/2 cup water, if desired.