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Texas Style Lasagna

A hearty Tex‑Mex twist on lasagna layered with seasoned beef, tortillas, cottage‑egg mixture, and melty cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds organic ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1 can chopped green chilies 4 oz
  • 2 cups cottage cheese 16 oz, 4%
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 12 small corn tortillas torn into pieces
  • 3.5-4 cups shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2-3 cups tortilla chips broken into medium/large pieces, for topping
  • salsa of your choice, for topping
  • 3 tomatoes diced, for topping
  • 3 avocados cut into chunks, for topping

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • 11x7 inch baking dish
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 11×7 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium‑high heat until no pink remains; drain off excess fat.
  3. Return the beef to the skillet and stir in the seasoned salt, taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chopped green chilies.
  4. Reduce heat to medium‑low and simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the lightly beaten eggs with the cottage cheese until smooth.
  6. Assemble the lasagna in the prepared baking dish: layer half of the meat sauce, half of the torn tortillas, half of the cottage‑cheese egg mixture, and half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining meat sauce, tortillas, cottage‑cheese mixture, and shredded cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.
  9. Let the dish stand 5 minutes, then top with broken tortilla chips, diced tomatoes, avocado chunks, and salsa; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use 4% cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
  • Tear tortillas into pieces so they layer evenly.
  • Adjust taco seasoning to taste for spice level.
  • Serve immediately after adding chips to keep them crunchy.