MEXICAN LASAGNE 
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lb. can tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can red chili sauce
4 oz. can chopped ripe olives
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg
1/2 lb. Jack cheese
1/2 lb. Ricotta cheese
Tortilla chips
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Brown meat, onions, garlic in skillet. Add tomatoes, chili sauce, olives, salt, pepper. Simmer 20 minutes. Shred Jack cheese. Mix Ricotta with egg. Spread 1/3 meat sauce in casserole dish. Top with 1/2 the Jack cheese and Ricotta mixture. Add layer of tortilla chips. Repeat layers. Reserving 1/3 meat sauce for top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until heated through. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and ripe olives if desired.

 

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