Mexican Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   In a large frying pan, saute the onion and bell peppers with the garlic, chile powder, cayene pepper, and cumin.
2. 2
   Saute until the onions and peppers have softened.
3. 3
   Add the ground beef and saute until beef is almost finished cooking.
4. 4
   Add the tomatoes, the black beans and the pinto beans and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Turn down to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   In a large mixing bowl, combine parsley, ricotta cheese, the egg white, and the jalapenos and set aside.
7. 7
   Now it's time to make the layers: Divide the beef mixture the cheddar cheese into thirds and halve and the ricotta cheese mixture.
8. 8
   bottom layer will be 1/3 beef mixture, 1/3 of the cheddar cheese, 4 tortilla halves.
9. 9
   spread 1/2 the ricotta mix.
10. 10
    another 1/3 beef mixture.
11. 11
    another 1/3 of the cheddar.
12. 12
    the other 4 halves of tortillas.
13. 13
    the other half of the ricotta mixture.
14. 14
    the last 1/3 of beef mix.
15. 15
    and end with the last 1/3 of cheddar cheese.
16. 16
    cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes.
17. 17
    serve immediately.