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3/4 to 1 pound of ground lean beef 1 onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 small cans tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 2-1/2 oz can chopped or sliced olives 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 6 tortillas cut into 1 1/2 inch stripes 1 cup grated sharp cheese 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2/3 cup water Optional: 1 cup whole kernel corn Brown beef, drain off any grease. Add chopped onion, seasonings and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes; add olives, corn and cumin. In a casserole dish place small amount of meat and tomato sauce, add one layer of cut tortilla strips, a layer of meat sauce. Repeat layers. Add water to the top of the last layer. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, add grated cheese, onions and green pepper to the top. Return to oven, bake uncovered, 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. |