Tex-Mex Lasagna

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS:

For the Lasagna:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 12 small corn tortillas, torn
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

For the Toppings:

• 2-3 cups tortilla chips, broken into medium pieces
• Salsa
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 3 avocados, cut into chunks

PREPARATION:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease a 7×11 casserole dish and set it aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, then drain any excess fat.
3. Return the cooked beef to the skillet, and add the taco seasoning, seasoned salt, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chopped green chilies. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
5. In the prepared casserole dish, begin layering with half of the meat sauce, followed by half of the torn tortillas, half of the egg mixture, and half of each type of shredded cheese. Repeat these layers.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the dish is bubbly. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before topping it with tortilla chips, avocado chunks, diced tomatoes, and salsa. Serve it up hot and enjoy!