Ingredients

  • 8 soft corn tortillas
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 eggs and 2 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 small head lettuce, shredded
  • pitted olives, sliced

Method

  • Line lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish with tortillas, tearing to fit if necessary.
  • In 10-inch omelet pan over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion, stirring occasionally, to break beef apart, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour off drippings. Stir in garlic and seasoning.
  • Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Beat together eggs and milk until well blended.
  • Pour over beef and cheese.
  • Bake at 350° until knife inserted in middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Spread with sour cream.
  • Top with tomatoes, lettuce and olives.
  • Makes 8 servings.