2 cups Onion -- chopped 1 1/2 cups Green Pepper -- chopped 14 1/2 ounces Tomatoes, canned -- chopped, not drained 3/4 cup Salsa 4 ounces Jalapenos -- chopped 4 cloves Garlic -- minced 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 30 ounces Kidney Beans -- black/red, drained 12 6 inch Corn Tortillas 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese -- shredded 2 medium Tomatoes -- sliced 2 cups Lettuce -- shredded 1/8 cup Green Onion -- sliced 1/8 cup Black Olives -- sliced 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Yogurt -- optional In a large skilled, combine onion, green pepper, undrained tomatoes, salsa, jalapenos, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in beans. In a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish, spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the bottom of the pan. Top with half of the tortillas, overlapping as necessary, and half of the cheese. Add another 1/3 of the bean mixture, then remaining tortillas and bean mixture. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let stand 10 minutes. Top with tomato slices, lettuce, green onion, and olives. Cut into squares to serve. Serve with sour cream or yogurt.
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