chopped onion
chopped green or yellow peppers (any color or kind will do)
can of green chilies
can of red kidney beans (drained)
cumin
thyme
chili powder
cayenne pepper
1 large can of enchilada sauce, divided
minced garlic
salt
shredded cheese
tortilla chips
sour cream
salsa
sliced black olives, either in meat mixture or on top (optional)
Brown hamburger with onion and drain. For the meat mixture, add chopped peppers, green chilies, cumin, thyme, cayenne pepper, chili powder, drained kidney beans, salt, minced garlic, and enough enchilada sauce to make the mixture moist (maybe 1 1/2 cups). Simmer covered until peppers are soft. Layer the following in a greased casserole dish: enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of the pan, coarsely crushed corn tortilla chips, meat mixture, shredded cheese, more crushed tortilla chips, the rest of the enchilada sauce, shredded cheese. Cover and bake 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through. Plate the casserole in a circle, add extra tortilla chips around the casserole and top with sour cream and salsa.
