Mexican Fiesta Casserole

Mexican Fiesta Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef/chicken
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup salad dressing/mayonnaise
2 Tbsp onion, minced
2 cups baking mix
1/2 cup water
3 medium tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 can ripe olives, drained and sliced

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9"x13" baking dish. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, brown beef (or cook chicken). Drain excess fat and season to taste with pepper and salt. Mix together sour cream, cheese, onion, and mayonnaise in a small bowl, and then set aside.

Stir baking mix and water together to worm a soft dough. Place into baking dish about a half inch up the sides, using floured fingers.

Layer meat, tomato, green pepper, and olives over dough. Spoon sour cream and cheese mixture onto top of casserole, then bake until dough is light brown - about half an hour. Allow to rest for five minutes, then cut into squares and serve.