Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef, seasoned your way
1 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (2 ounce) cans black olives, sliced
1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) jars taco sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
12 tortillas or 1 (13 ounce) bags tostitios tortilla chips, crumbled
9 ounces shredded colby cheese ( Fat Free,if you like)
1 jalapenos, diced (optional)
sour cream ( low fat,if you like)
lettuce, chopped
tomatoes, chopped
salsa
guacamole
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes, add the onion, garlic and jalapeno saute for 5 more minutes.
Drain.
Mix in olives, green chilies, tomatoes, taco sauce and refried beans and stir thoroughly, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
In a 4 quart casserole dish, spread a thin layer of meat mixture on the bottom, cover with a layer of tortillas or crumbled chips, add another layer of meat mixture, then a layer of cheese.
Repeat tortilla, meat and cheese layers.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven, let sit for 5 minutes.
Serve with garnish.
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 60 min.