SOUTHWESTERN LASAGNA

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A recipe for Southwestern Lasanga that I found on a Taste of Home recipe card. The original recipe didn't call for it, but I added a can of kidney beans; black beans could also be used.

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Beef

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can(s) enchilada sauce
1 (14 oz.) can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (2 oz.) can(s) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 lb monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas (i used flour tortillas), halved
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 can(s) kidney beans or black beans* (see my notes)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. In a large skillet, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and drain; stir in the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, olives, kidney or black beans (if using), salt, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • 3. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • 4. In a small bowl, combine Cottage cheese and egg and set aside; spread one-third of the meat sauce in a greased 13 X 9-inch baking dish.
  • 5. Top with half the Monterey Jack cheese, half the Cottage cheese mixture and half the tortillas; repeat layers, ending with meat sauce; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; cover and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

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