MEXICAN FIESTA CASSEROLE

MEXICAN FIESTA CASSEROLE




1 lg. onion, chopped

1 tsp. salad oil

1 lb. ground beef

1 can tomatoes

1 can (1 lb.) red kidney beans

1 can (15 oz.) chili con carne without beans

2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper, ground

1 (11 oz.) tortillas

1 c. grated cheddar cheese (4 oz.)



1. Saute onion and garlic in salad oil until soft in large frying

pan, remove with slotted spoon and set aside.



2. Brown ground beef 5 minutes. Stir in onion mixture, pepper,

tomatoes, beans, chili con carne, salt and heat to boiling.



3. Place 3 tortillas, overlapping if necessary in a 12 cup baking

dish - top with about 1 cup of sauce. Repeat to make 5 more layers of

each, ending with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.



4. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 30 minutes or until bubbly hot.

Add 1/2 cup water, if desired.