Mexican Lasagna

 
Ingredients -
 
1 1/4 pounds Ground beef
1 medium Onion, chopped
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 cups Salsa
1 (16 ounces) can Refried Beans
1 (15 ounces) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounces) can Enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounces) can Green Chilies, chopped
1 envelope Taco Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
3 (12 ounces) cups shredded Mexican Cheese Blend, divided
2 cups broken Tortillla Chips
 
Preparation:
 
Sour Cream, sliced Ripe Olives, Guacamole and chopped Tomatoes, optional

Cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, chilies, taco seasoning and pepper, heat through.

Spread 1 cup sauce in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Layer with 2 tortillas, a third of the meat mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.

Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with tortilla chips. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream, olives, guacamole and tomatoes.