Contributed By: DCC
Maureen Bligh
A great twist on the traditional Lasagna. Could be made ahead then cooked.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb Ground meat
1 (1oz) pkg Taco seasoning mix
1/2-1 tsp Seasoning salt
1 cup Or 1 can diced tomatoes
2 (8oz) cans Tomato sauce
1 (4oz) can Diced green chilies
1 cup Ricotta cheese
2 Eggs beaten
10 Corn tortillas
2 1/2 cups (10oz) shredded jack
Cheese
Preparation
Cook meat in skillet until browned. Add taco seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chilies. Mix well bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Combine ricotta cheese and eggs in a small bowl. Spread 1/2 meat mixture in 13x9 baking dish. Place 5 tortillas over mixture spread 1/2 ricotta cheese over tortillas and sprinkle 1/2 jack cheese. Repeat layers. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and lightly browned. 20-30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 772
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Total Fat: 42 g
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Saturated Fat: 20 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
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Carbohydrates: 47 g
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Protein: 52 g
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Calcium: 465mg
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Sodium: 2548 mg
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Fiber: 10 g