BEEFY MEXICAN LASAGNA 
1 lb. ground beef
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, cut up
1 pkg. (1 1/8 oz.) Durkee taco seasoning
1 can (2.8 oz.) Durkee French fried onions
1 carton (12 oz.) cottage cheese
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
12 (6") flour or corn tortillas
1 tomato, chopped
Shredded lettuce

In large skillet, brown beef; drain. Add canned tomatoes and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 can French fried onions.

In bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese and eggs. Place 3 tortillas on the bottom of a greased 8 x 12 inch baking dish. Overlap 6 tortillas around sides of baking dish. Spoon meat mixture evenly in dish. Top with 3 tortillas then with cheese mixture.

Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place remaining onions in center of casserole; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Before serving, arrange tomatoes and lettuce around edge of casserole. Makes 6 servings. Refrigerate or thawed frozen tortillas work fine.

 

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