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Texas Style Lasagna

A hearty, Tex‑Mex layered casserole with seasoned beef, cottage‑egg mixture, corn tortillas and melted cheddar‑Monterey jack cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 11×7 baking dish
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds organic ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 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 4% cottage cheese (about 16 oz)
  • 2 eggs eggs lightly beaten
  • 12 small corn tortillas torn
  • 3.5-4 cups shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese
  • Toppings section
  • 2-3 cups tortilla chips broken into medium to large pieces
  • salsa of your choice, amount to taste
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 3 avocados cut into chunks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large skillet over medium‑high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains, then drain excess fat.
  • Return the beef to the skillet and add the seasoned salt, taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chopped green chilies; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the lightly beaten eggs together with the cottage cheese until blended.
  • Grease an 11×7 baking dish. Layer half of the meat sauce in the dish, then half of the torn corn tortillas, half of the cottage cheese‑egg mixture, and half of the shredded cheese.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining meat sauce, tortillas, cottage cheese mixture, and shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Let the lasagna stand for 5 minutes, then top with broken tortilla chips, diced tomatoes, avocado chunks, and salsa before serving.

Notes

  • Use a 11×7 baking dish for the layer proportions given.
  • Tear tortillas to fit the dish and create even layers.
  • Adjust taco seasoning to taste for spice level.
  • Let the casserole rest 5 minutes to set before adding toppings.