*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Taco Lasagna

Recipe By     : Pampered Chef Favorites II
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            Ground beef
   2 1/2  oz            Taco seasoning mix (2 pkg)
   4      cl            Garlic -- pressed
     1/2  ts            Cayenne pepper
   1 1/2  c             Water
   1      tb            Corn meal
  20                    Corn tortillas -- up to 22
  24      oz            Jar salsa
   1      c             Green onions -- sliced
  16      oz            Sour cream -- mixed with:
   1      tb            Chili powder
   3      c             Monterey jack cheese --
                        - shredded, divided
   3      c             Cheddar cheese --
                        - shredded, divided

Preheat oven to 375°F. In large saucepan, cook beef until brown and
drain well. Add taco seasoning, garlic, cayenne pepper, and water.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Set aside. Sprinkle corn meal in
bottom of 9x13" baker. Place 6 tortillas in bottom of pan overlapping
and extending up edges slightly.

Layer in the following order:

   1      c             Salsa
   2      c             Meat mixture; half of total
     1/2  c             Green onions
   1      c             Sour cream mixture
   2      c             Combined cheeses

Repeat starting again with 6 tortillas, salsa, meat, green onions,
sour cream, and 2 cups of cheese. Place 6 tortillas and remaining
salsa on top. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with
remaining cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is
melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 12 Servings


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