Chili beef taco lasagna

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 pound of lean ground beef
• 2 1.25 ounce packages of taco seasoning mix
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1/2 cup of water
• 18 6 inch corn tortillas
• 24 ounces jar of salsa
• 16 ounce container of sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation:

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat. Season with the taco seasoning mix, garlic, cayenne pepper and chili powder. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, place 6 tortillas on the bottom and 1/3 of the salsa on top. Put 1/2 of the beef and sprinkle 1/2 the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layers on top with the remaining cheese. Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes or until cheese has thoroughly melted.

Irene Milito