*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Mexican Lasagne

Recipe By     : Trim & Terrific Louisiana Kitchen
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      Pound         lean ground sirloin
     1/2  Cup           celery -- chopped
     1/2  Cup           onion -- chopped
   2      Cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/4  Cup           green bell pepper -- chopped
  14 1/2  Ounces        can tomatoes -- crushed
  14      Ounces        can enchilada sauce, divided
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
   4      Slices        light (1/3 less fat) American cheese
   1      Cup           lowfat cottage cheese
   1                    egg white -- beaten
   6      Medium        flour tortillas -- cut in thirds

     Combine ground sirloin with first four ingredients in pan, cooking over medium heat.  Drain any fat.  
Add tomatoes, 2/3 of the can of enchilada sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. 
 Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 
 Meanwhile, combine both cheeses and egg white in food processor
 until blended and American cheese is in pieces; set aside.    
 In frying pan coated with no stick cooking spray, heat remaining enchilada sauce
 a little at a time and fry flour tortillas until soft. 
 Remove, continuing to add sauce and fry tortillas until all have been done. 
 Spoon one-third meat mixture into a 12x8x2-inch baking dish.  
Spoon half cheese mixture over meat.  
Top with half of tortillas. repeat layers ending with meat. 
 Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.    
 Per serving:  217 calories, 37 mg cholesterol, 6.9 g. fat, 28.7% calories from fat. 

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