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Texas Lasagna

A hearty layered casserole combining seasoned ground beef, tortillas, cottage cheese, and Monterey Jack for a Tex-Mex twist on classic lasagna.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 4 ounce can green chilis chopped
  • 2 cups cottage cheese about 16 ounces
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 12 corn tortillas 6-inch, torn
  • 4 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • crushed tortillas optional
  • salsa optional
  • cubed avocados optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add the seasoned salt, taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chopped green chilis to the skillet; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  4. While the sauce simmers, whisk the cottage cheese and lightly beaten eggs together in a mixing bowl until combined.
  5. Spread half of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Layer half of the torn corn tortillas over the sauce, then spread the cottage cheese mixture on top, and sprinkle with half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining meat sauce, tortillas, and cheese, ending with the remaining shredded cheese on top.
  8. Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  9. Let the dish stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving and garnish with optional crushed tortillas, salsa, and cubed avocados.

Notes

  • Use torn tortillas so they layer and meld with the sauce.
  • You can substitute ricotta for cottage cheese if preferred.
  • Letting it rest makes slicing cleaner.