Taco Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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