Spicy Torte de Mexicana

Cook hamburger, onions and garlic in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hamburger is no longer pink; drain. Stir in green chilies and red flakes (and taco seasoning if you want extra flavor. I recently added this step and was so glad that I did. If using chorizo, there is no need for the taco seasoning.

Heat oven t0 400 degrees. Grease a 10x 1- 1/2 inch pie plate (or 7×11 oblong baking dish). Place 2 tortillas in the pie plate. Spread half of the hamburger mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Places 2 tortillas on the cheese, spread with beans. Place 2 tortillas on the beans, spread with remaining hamburger mixture. Top with two more tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and the center is hot. Cool 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole, if desired.