Ingredients

  • 1 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. picante sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 c. ripe olives, sliced
  • 1/4 c. picante sauce
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 16 oz. sour cream
  • 8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Method

  • Combine water and 2 tablespoons picante sauce in a large shallow dish.
  • Place tortillas in mixture; let stand 5 minutes and drain.
  • Brown ground beef and onions; drain.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, olives and 1/4 cup picante sauce; simmer meat mixture 5 minutes.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat and add sour cream.
  • Place 1/2 of tortillas in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of sour cream sauce over tortillas.
  • Spoon 1/2 of meat mixture over sauce.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of cheese over meat mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
  • Yields 8 servings.