Layer Tortilla Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb. ground beef
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 Tbsp. chili powder
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    1 (2 1/2 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained (optional)
    1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
    6 corn tortillas (6-inches)
    2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
    1/4 c. water
Preparation
    In a skillet, brown beef and onion; drain fat.
    Add tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
    Add olives, if desired.
    Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
    Lightly butter tortillas on one side only.
    Place on tortilla, buttered side down, in a 2-quart round casserole.
    Spoon about 1/2 cup of meat mixture on the tortilla, then sprinkle about 1/3 cup cheese.
    Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
    Pour water around the sides of casserole (not over the top).
    Cover and bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until heated through.
    Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
    Makes 4 to 6 servings.
    Serve with shredded lettuce and sour cream, if desired.

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