MEXICAN LASAGNA

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp red pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 can (16 0z) tomatoes, chopped
10 to 12 corn tortillas
2 cups small curd cottage cheese, drained
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
1 egg
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Brown ground beef; drain thoroughly.

Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, red pepper, salt, pepper, and tomatoes; heat through.

Cover bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with tortillas. Pour beef mixture over tortillas; place a layer of tortillas over meat mixture and set aside.

Combine cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and egg; pour over tortillas.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven; sprinkle rows of cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions and olives diagonally across center of casserole.