MEXICAN LASAGNA 
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes with green chilies
1 (10 oz.) jar mild enchilada sauce
1/4 c. chopped olives, about 6 whole ones
1 c. shredded cheese (American, Colby, Monterey, any mix)
2 slightly beaten eggs
2 to 2 1/2 c. crushed taco chips or cooked to crispy tortillas
1 c. creamy cottage cheese

Brown meat, add onion, celery, tomatoes, sauce, and olives. Simmer 10 minutes approximately. In baking dish, layer as follows: 1/3 meat mixture, 1/2 cheese, cottage cheese and egg mixture, 1/2 chips. Repeat with meat mixture last. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Let set 10 minutes before serving. 4-6 servings. Freezes beautifully.

 

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