Jean's Mexican Hot Dish

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In the meantime, this recipe was sent to me by Donna, and, trust me, it's a good one!

Enjoy!

Jean’s Mexican Hot Dish

9x13 pan – 350 degree oven – 45 minutes bake time

2 lbs. ground beef

½ cup chopped onions

2 cloves minced garlic

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes

1 2 ½ oz jar chopped black olives

1 pack taco seasoning

1 15 oz. pkg. cheese taco chips (I used Nacho Cheese Doritos)

1 12 oz. pkg. shredded cheddar cheese

1 8 oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese

½ pint sour cream

Brown meat with onions and garlic.

Add sauce, tomatoes, olives, and taco seasoning.

Crush ½ pkg. of taco chips into bottom of 9x13 pan.

Layer on 4 oz. cheddar cheese, meat mixture, then mozzarella cheese.

Spread sour cream across top.

Top this with remaining taco chips (optional: do not add remaining chips until about 30 minutes into baking time – then the chips will not be quite as crunchy).

Bake for 45 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle on remaining cheddar cheese.

Serve to your friends & family.

*Optional: Sprinkle chopped green onions across top.

Also, this dish is relatively mild. If you want a little more heat, add cayenne or hot sauce to taste.