Taco Casserole

• 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• 1 small can chopped green chilies
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
• 1 small jar mild picante sauce
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 large container sour cream
• grated Cheddar cheese
• 12 tortilla shells (corn)
• 1/4 c. sliced black or green olives
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Line bottom of 9 x 13-inch pan with 6 shells.
2. Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil.
3. Add ground beef and brown.
4. Add taco mix, chili powder, chilies, tomatoes, tomato sauce and picante sauce.
5. Cook 15 minutes.

ground chuck, green pepper, onion, garlic, green chilies, taco seasoning mix, picante sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla, black, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=167974 (may not work)