Mexican Beef Pie

• 12 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 12 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 teaspoon oregano
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 18 teaspoon cinnamon
• 18 teaspoon clove
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup canned tomato, undrained
• 12 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) package corn tortilla chips
• 2 cups canned pinto beans
• 1 cup black olives, sliced
• 12 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 12 cups green onions, chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a large ovenproof skillet brown the meat & onion over medium heat, stirring to break up the meat.
3. Add the garlic and cook1 minute.
4. Stir in the spices, salt, and sugar and cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
5. Stir in tomatoes with their juices, cilantro, and chilies.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
7. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
8. Wipe the skillet with paper towels, and coat with cooking spray.
9. Place 1/2 of the tortilla chips on the bottom of the skillet.
10. Spoon 1/2 of the meat sauce over the chips.
11. Top with 1/2 of the beans and all of the olives.
12. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese.
13. Top with the remaining mean sauce on top.
14. Add the remaining cheeses.
15. As the mixture is assembled, use a spatula to press down on the chips.
16. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cheeses are browned.
17. Garnish with the green onions.

lean ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, salt, sugar, tomato, fresh cilantro, green chilies, corn tortilla chips, pinto beans, black olives, cheddar cheese, cheese, green onions

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-beef-pie-345776 (may not work)