Beefy Mexican Lasagna

 

1 lb. ground beef

1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, cut up

1 pkg. Durkee taco seasoning

1 can Durkee French Fried Onions

1 carton (12 oz.) cottage cheese

1-1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz.)

2 eggs, slightly beaten

12 (6 inch) flour or corn tortillas

1 tomato, chopped

Shredded lettuce

 

In large skillet, brown beef; drain. Add canned tomatoes and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 can French Fried Onions. In bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese and eggs. Place 3 tortillas on the bottom of a greased 8 x 12 inch baking dish. Overlap 6 tortillas around sides of baking dish. Spoon meat mixture evenly in dish. Top with 3 tortillas then with cheese mixture. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place remaining onions in center of casserole; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Before serving, arrange tomatoes and lettuce around edge of casserole. Makes 6 servings.