Donna & Stanley's Layered Tortilla Casserole

(Thanks to Donna and Stanley Williams!)

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced olives (drained)
6 large tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup water

Crumble ground beef into 1 quart glass bowl. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Microwave uncovered on high for 5-6 minutes until meat is no longer pink. Stir once to break up meat. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce and olives. In 2-quart glass casserole dish, alternate layers of tortilla, 1/2 cup meat mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat, making 6 layers. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Pour water around edges. Cover with casserole lid or microwavable plastic wrap (vented). Microwave on high for 6-7 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Rotate dish once. Makes 6 servings of 385 calories each.

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