Burrito Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 (1 1/2 ounce) packages dry enchilada mix (s)
3 cups water (s)
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste (s)
1 garlic clove, minced (s)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (s)
1/4 teaspoon salt (s)
9 (9 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, warmed
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (t)
2 cups sour cream (t)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained (t)
2 cups onions, chopped (t)
2 cups guacamole (t)
1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced & drained (t)
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (t)

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine sauce mix, water, tomato paste, garlic, pepper & salt. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
In a skillet, brown the beef and drain. Stir in 1/3 of sauce.
Spread 1/3 of sauce in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13\" baking dish. Place 3 tortillas over sauce, tearing to fit the bottom of pan. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese.
Add 3 more tortillas. Spread refried beans over tortillas, then top with remaining meat. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese.
Layer remaining tortillas, then top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
While it is baking, prepare topping ingredients into small containers and arrange on a serving tray.
Serve casserole with topping tray so guests can choose whatever toppings they desire. (Can also be served plain without toppings and it's still very good).