Southwestern Taco Lasagna

Name: Southwestern Taco Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey); 3/4 cup onion, chopped; 12 corn tortillas; 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 cup petite diced tomato; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 8 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or use a Mexican blend cheese); 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This is a favorite of our family's. It's originally from a Lawry's recipe advertisement in a magazine, but I've tweaked it to suit our tastes. Add a mixed green salad for a complete meal!"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
³⁄₄ cup onion, chopped
12 corn tortillas
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 cup petite diced tomato
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 ¹⁄₂ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or use a Mexican blend cheese)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

directions

In a large skillet, brown beef and onions until beef is crumbly and onions are tender; drain fat.
Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, tomato sauce,chiles, chili powder,oregano,cumin, and garlic powder and mix well.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat , reduce heat to low and cook,uncovered, five minutes.
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and eggs.
In bottom of a 13X9X2 baking dish, spread 1/2 of meat mixture.
Top with half of tortillas,spread half of ricotta mixture over tortillas, and top with half of cheese.
Repeat once more, ending with cheese.
Sprinkle olives over top.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.