HOMEMADE MEXICAN LASAGNA

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Our friends and family love this recipe. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be frozen. This is especially nice during particularly busy times of the year.-Brenda Cooper, Edna, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) picante sauce
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained or 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional
1/2 cup sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in the picante sauce, beans, salt and pepper; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg. Spread one-third of meat mixture in one 13x9-in. baking dish or two 8-in. square baking dishes. Top with half of Monterey Jack cheese, half of cottage cheese mixture and six tortillas (tear tortillas if necessary to cover cheese more completely). Repeat layers, ending with meat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.