Layered Enchilada Pie

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Tassel Estate in Wylie, Texas in 1986.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1 large white onion
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 2 small cans tomato sauce
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * 2½ ounce can chopped sliced olives
 * ½ teaspoon ground cumin
 * 6 tortillas cut into strips
 * 1 cup grated sharp cheese
 * 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
 * 2 tablespoons chopped white onion
 * ⅔ cup water
 * 1 cup whole kernel corn

Directions

 * 1) Brown beef then drain well.
 * 2) Add chopped onion, seasonings and tomato sauce then simmer 15 minutes.
 * 3) Add olives, corn and cumin.
 * 4) In a casserole dish place small amount of meat and tomato sauce.
 * 5) Add a layer tortilla strips and a layer of meat sauce then repeat layers.
 * 6) Add water to top of last layer.
 * 7) Cover and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
 * 8) Remove from oven and add grated cheese, onions and green pepper to the top.
 * 9) Return to oven and bake uncovered 10 minutes longer.
 * 10) Let stand 10 minutes before serving.