MEXICAN LASAGNE 
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. can of tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can red chili sauce, OR enchilada sauce
1 (4 oz.) can ripe olives, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 corn tortillas
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
8 oz. cottage cheese
Tortilla chips
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Brown meat, onion and garlic in skillet. Add tomatoes, chili sauce, olives, seasoning and stirring to blend. Simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Cut tortillas in half, slice Jack cheese into thin slices. Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Top with 1/2 of Jack cheese and cottage cheese. Add layer of tortilla halves. Repeat reserving 1/3 of meat mixture for top. Top with layer of chips and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and ripe olives. Makes 6 servings.

 

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