Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Mexican Lasagna

2 lb ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning
1-2 cups diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
16 oz tomato sauce
4 oz diced green chiles
8 oz cottage cheese (or ricotta, if you prefer)
2 eggs, beaten
4-6 medium flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese
1/2 cup sliced olives

Cook beef and drain off any liquid.  Add seasoning, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chiles--mixing well.  Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.  Combine cottage cheese and eggs.  Spray 13x9" baking dish with oil.  Spread 1/2 meat mixture, top with half the tortillas, spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese and egg mixture, and top with half of the shredded cheese.  Repeat layers.  Garnish with olives.

Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Serve with hot sauce, if desired.