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Texas Style Lasagna

A hearty Tex-Mex layered casserole with seasoned beef, cottage-cheese mixture, corn tortillas, and melted Cheddar–Monterey Jack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 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 eggs lightly beaten
  • 12 small corn tortillas torn
  • 3 1/2-4 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
  • Toppings section
  • 2-3 cups tortilla chips broken into medium/large pieces
  • salsa of your choice, amount as desired
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 3 avocados cut into chunks

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 11×7-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks; drain any excess fat.
  • Return the beef to the skillet and stir in 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 package taco seasoning, the 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes with juice, 15-oz tomato sauce, and the 4-oz can chopped green chilies; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, whisk together 2 lightly beaten eggs and 2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese in a small bowl until combined.
  • Assemble the casserole in the prepared baking dish: layer half of the meat sauce, half of the torn 12 small corn tortillas, half of the cottage cheese–egg mixture, and half of the 3½–4 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack; repeat the layers once more finishing with the remaining shredded cheese on top.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Let the casserole stand 5 minutes, then top with 2–3 cups broken tortilla chips, diced tomatoes, avocado chunks, and salsa to taste; serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • 11x7 baking dish
  • Oven
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Notes

  • Use fresh avocados for best texture.
  • Adjust taco seasoning to taste for spice level.
  • Allow 5 minutes resting time before adding toppings.