Taco lasagna

 
                                Taco Lasagna
 
 Recipe By     : Pampered Chef Favorites II
 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pampered Chef
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      pounds        ground beef
    2      packages      (1.25 oz ea) taco seasoning mix
    4      cloves        garlic -- pressed
      1/2  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
    1 1/2  cups          water
    1      tablespoon    cornmeal
    2      packages      corn tortillas (10-12 each)
    1      jar           (24 oz) salsa
    1      cup           green onions -- sliced
   16      ounces        sour cream mixed with 1 TBS chili powder
    3      cups          Monterey jack cheese, divided -- shredded
    3      cups          Cheddar cheese, divided -- shredded
 
 Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  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 cornmeal in bottom
 of 9" x 13" baker.  Place 6 tortillas in bottom of pan overlaping and
 extending up edges slightly.
 
 Layer in the following order: 
 
 I cup salsa
 1/2 of meat mixtures (about 2 cups)
 1/2 cup grean onions
 1 cup sour cream mixture
 2 cups 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: 10-12 servings.
 
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