Recipe By : Lawry's California Center
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Copycats Beef
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 1/4 ounce pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 cup diced tomatoes--
fresh or canned
2 cans tomato sauce--
(8 ounces each)
4 ounce can diced green chilies
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs
9 corn tortillas
10 ounces jack cheese -- shredded
Brown ground beef in large skillet until crumbly. Drain fat.
Add seasoned salt, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, tomato sauce and
chiles. Blend well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered,
10 minutes.
In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and eggs. In bottom of
13x9-inch baking dish, spread half of meat mixture. Top with half of
tortillas. Spread half of ricotta cheese mixture over tortillas and
top with half of Jack cheese. Repeat once more, ending with grated
cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Let
stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Makes 8 servings. Typed
by Lynn Thomas. Lynn's notes: Made this 3-3-97. Omitted seasoned salt,
one can tomato sauce and the chilies. Used ready cut Italian
seasoned tomatoes and 1 cup chunky picante sauce. Great recipe--
tastes just like the dish Lawry's made.
