Enchilada bake

from the kitchen of a friend


1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce)
1/4 cup water
chili powder (1 to 2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 corn tortilla (6 inch)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8-oz)


In an ungreased 2 quart microwave-safe dish, combine the beef, onion and
garlic. Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer
pink, stirring once; drain. stir in tomato sauce, water,chili powder,
salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 8 minutes, stirring once.

In an ungreased 1-1/2 quart round dish, layer one tortilla, 1/2 cup meat
sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers three times. Heat, uncovered, on
high for 1 minute or until the cheese is melted.

Yield 4 servings.