Ingredients
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3 lbs ground beef
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3 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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24 ounces tomato sauce
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18 corn tortillas, spread with butter (I spray with a little cooking spray)
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12 ounces black olives, drained and chopped (I use 3 cans sliced olives, drained)
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3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 1/2 cups water
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3 onions, chopped
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onion; add seasonings and tomato sauce.
- In 3 2-quart casserole dishes (I use 3 square foil pans for freezing), alternate layers of tortillas (can be cut into 1-inch pieces), meat sauce, olives and cheese.
- Add 1/2 c water to each casserole. Cover tightly. Label and freeze. Thaw casserole completely.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.