1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
12 corn tortillas
2 c. sm. curd cottage cheese
1 c. grated hot pepper cheese
1 egg
1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
2 c. lettuce, shredded
1/2 c. tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 c. black olives, sliced

Brown ground beef, drain. Add spices, salt, pepper and tomatoes, heat through. Cover bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 inch pan with 6 corn tortillas. Pour beef mixture over tortillas. Place a layer of 6 more tortillas over beef. Combine drained cottage cheese, egg and grated pepper cheese. Spread over tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle top with chopped lettuce and tomatoes, onions, cheese and olives. Or arrange these diagonally across the top. Serves 6 to 8.