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Mexican Lasagna

Recipe from Michael Sanders of Cartwright, Okla.

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr

1 1/2 lb.s ground beef 
1 ounce 1.25 taco seasoning mix                                
1 teaspoon seasoned salt                                       
1 cup diced tomatoes                                           
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce                                    
1 4-ounce can diced chilis                                     
1 cup ricotta cheese                                           
2 larges eggs beaten                                           
10 corn tortillas                                              
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese                               

1. In large skillet brown ground beef, stirring until cooked through; drain fat.

2. Add taco seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomato sauce and chiles; Blend well.

3. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

4. In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and eggs. in bottom of 13-9-2 inch baking dish.

5. Spread 1/2 of meat mixture. Top with 1/2 of tortillas; spread 1/2 of ricotta cheese mixture over tortillas and top with 1/2 of grated cheese.

6. Repeat layering, ending with a thick cheese top and bake, uncovered, in a 350* oven 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Servings: Makes 8 servings or more
Comments: You can top with extra cheese

 

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