Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup salsa (thick and chunky style)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 7 flour tortillas buttered
• 2 cups shredded cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375 F.
2. 2
   Brown ground beef and green pepper in large frying pan. Drain well.
3. 3
   Add tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salsa, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   In 2-quart casserole alternate layers: 2 tortillas, 2/3 cup meat sauce and 1/2 cup cheese.
5. 5
   End with remaining tortilla, remaining cheese and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
6. 6
   Cover and bake in preheated oven - 25 minutes. Uncover and allow to stand 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Cut in wedges and serve with salad or corn.