Burrito Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef

• 2 (1 1/2 ounce) packages dry enchilada mix (s)
• 3 cups water (s)

• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste (s)
• 1 garlic clove, minced (s)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (s)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (s)

• 9 (9 inch)  flour tortillas
• 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, warmed

• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (t)
• 2 cups sour cream (t)

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained (t)
• 2 cups onions, chopped (t)
• 2 cups guacamole (t)

• 1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced & drained (t)
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (t)

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine sauce mix, water, tomato paste, garlic, pepper & salt. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. 2

   In a skillet, brown the beef and drain. Stir in 1/3 of sauce.

3. 3

   Spread 1/3 of sauce in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13" baking dish. Place 3 tortillas over sauce, tearing to fit the bottom of pan. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese.

4. 4

   Add 3 more tortillas. Spread refried beans over tortillas, then top with remaining meat. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese.

5. 5

   Layer remaining tortillas, then top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.

6. 6

   Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

7. 7

   While it is baking, prepare topping ingredients into small containers and arrange on a serving tray.

8. 8

   Serve casserole with topping tray so guests can choose whatever toppings they desire. (Can also be served plain without toppings and it's still very good).