Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes and green chilies
10 -12 flour tortillas
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet onions, chopped
1 (4 cup) bags Mexican blend cheese, divided
1 eggs
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups mexican blend shredded cheese
2 medium sweet onions, chopped
2 cups lettuce, shredded
16 ounces sour cream
8 ounces taco sauce
Directions:
In a large skillet brown ground beef and onions.
Drain thoroughly and put back in skillet.
Add to beef mixture cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and tomatoes with green chilis.
Let simmer for 5 minutes.
In a 13×9 baking dish cover sides and bottoms with 1/2 of tortillas.
Place 1/2 of beef mixture over tortillas.
Place remaining tortillas over beef mixture.
Place remining beef mixture over tortillas.
Combine cottage cheese, 1 cup shredded cheese, and egg.
Pour over meat mixture.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Layer lettuce, tomatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheese diagonally across casserole.
Serve with your choice of garnishes.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.