Mexican Lasagna

12 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground pork or beef
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 (10 oz.) can Old El Paso tomatoes and green chillies
  • 1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
  • 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (10 count) pkg. taco shells or 1/2 bag taco chips, broken into small pieces
  • 1 c. shredded American cheese
  • 1 c. cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Brown meat, celery and onion; drain.
  2. 2
    Add tomatoes and chillies, sauce, olives, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes; stir occasionally.
  4. 4
    Break up shells or chips; set aside.
  5. 5
    Mix cheeses and egg.
  6. 6
    Spread 1/3 of meat mixture on bottom of 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch pan.
  7. 7
    Top with 1/2 of cheese mixture, then 1/2 of the chips.
  8. 8
    Repeat layers, ending with meat.
  9. 9
    Top with chips, either broken or whole.
  10. 10
    Bake, uncovered, in 350° oven for 30 minutes.
  11. 11
    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  12. 12
    Serves 4 to 5 people.

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