Tortilla Pie

• 1 lb ground beef
• 14 cup onion, dried or fresh chopped
• 16 ounces tomatoes, canned
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon beef base
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 8 ounces salsa (hotness to taste)
• 6 ounces black olives, sliced
• texas pete (to taste)
• 6 corn tortillas
• 1 12 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Brown ground beef and onion in a heavy skillet.
2. Drain off excess grease.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30-45 minutes .
4. In a 2 quart casserole, layer alternately corn tortilla, meat sauce and cheddar cheese until there is no more meat sauce.
5. Pour 1/4 cup water down the edge into the bottom and then bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
6. Remove and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
7. Garnish with sour cream and chives.
8. Serve with side salad.

ground beef, onion, tomatoes, garlic, beef base, chili powder, cumin, salsa, black olives, texas pete, corn tortillas, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tortilla-pie-10477 (may not work)