Tortilla Pie

2 pounds ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
Salt and pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup, prepared
    as directed on can
3 jalapeno chiles, seeds removed and chopped
1 medium onion
Corn tortillas
2 cups Monterey jack cheese

Brown ground beef, chiles, onion, salt and pepper; add tomato sauce.

Dip corn tortillas in hot shortening and line baking dish with shells; cover with meat mixture. Add 1/2 of soup mixture; cover with more tortillas, finishing with meat mixture, then soup mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.