Mexican Wednesday

Well, it's Wednesday and I was thinking maybe alittle Mexican would cheer me up so I tried a new recipe that was simple to make.

Layered Tortilla Pie

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
1 garlic clove minced
1 tbsp chili powder
 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (2 1/2 oz) sliced black olives, drained
1 tbsp butter
 6 flour or corn tortillas (6in)
2 cups shredded cheddar (I used mexican blend)
1/4 cup water

1.  In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink, drain.  Add the tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, and olives.  Bring it to a boil.  Reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
2.  Lightly butter tortillas on one side; place one tortilla, buttered side down, in a 2-qt round casserole dish.  Top with 1/2 cup meat mixture and 1/3 cup cheese.  Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
3.  Pour water around sides of casserole (not over the top).  Cover and bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until heated through.  Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

This was a very filling meal and helped make the bad day I had melt away.  Hopefully, tomorrow is better, it has to be since I am one day closer to the weekend.

Kelly