ZIPPY BEEF FIESTA

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A cousin first introduced me to this rich casserole. The flavor is a cross between a taco and burrito. I like to serve it with a tossed salad and French bread.-Joyce Ericksen, Turlock, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups water
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Add the water, tomato sauce and vinegar; cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Cut each tortilla into six wedges. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the tortillas, meat mixture, cheese and olives; repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.