Mexicalli Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef or chuck
12 oz. Monterey Jack, grated
1 can tomatoes or 2 or 3 fresh tomatoes
1 can beans (kidney, pinto, or chili)
1 can tomato sauce or Snap-E-Tom
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies
1 diced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
Dorito chips

Preparation

Saute onion and brown meat; add spices, tomato ingredients and chilies.
Add beans and simmer 20-30 minutes.
In large baking dish place a layer of chips, then a layer of meat sauce, and then a layer of grated cheese.
Repeat layers.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until cheese bubbles; then add sour cream by dropping tablespoons around dish.
Bake another 5-10 minutes.
Serve with warm tortillas and salad. When adding the spices you may add more to suit your taste.