Mexican Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground pork or beef
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (10 oz.) can Old El Paso tomatoes and green chillies
1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (10 count) pkg. taco shells or 1/2 bag taco chips, broken into small pieces
1 c. shredded American cheese
1 c. cottage cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

Brown meat, celery and onion; drain.
Add tomatoes and chillies, sauce, olives, salt and pepper.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes; stir occasionally.
Break up shells or chips; set aside.
Mix cheeses and egg.
Spread 1/3 of meat mixture on bottom of 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch pan.
Top with 1/2 of cheese mixture, then 1/2 of the chips.
Repeat layers, ending with meat.
Top with chips, either broken or whole.
Bake, uncovered, in 350\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 4 to 5 people.