Mexican Lasagna

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck; 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix; 10 to 12 corn or flour tortillas; 2 c. low-fat Ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, drained; 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese with peppers; 1 egg; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 2 c. shredded lettuce; 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes; 1/4 c. sliced black olives

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
10 to 12 corn or flour tortillas
2 c. low-fat Ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, drained
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
1 egg
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
1/4 c. sliced black olives

Directions

1

Brown meat; drain thoroughly.
2

Add taco mix and heat through. Cover bottom and sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with tortillas.
3

Pour beef mixture over tortillas.
4

Place a layer of tortillas over meat mixture and set aside.
5

Combine Ricotta or cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and egg.
6

Pour over tortillas.
7

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
8

Remove from oven and sprinkle with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and Cheddar cheese.
9

Cut into lasagna size squares and serve.