Smothered Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or beef

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 package taco seasoning mix

2 cups water

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

2 eggs

8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

1/2 cup salsa

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brown ground beef/turkey. Stir in onions, taco seasoning mex, water, diced tomatoes with juice, green chiles with juice. Reduce to medium heat.

2.) In medium bowl, mix together eggs and ricotta cheese. Place 2 tortillas in bottom of 9 X 13 inch pan. Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up.

3.) Bake for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly. In small bowl, combine salsa and sour cream. Serve in bowl on the side.

Filled French Bread Loaf

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 loaf French Bread
1 onion (or minced onion)
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
grated cheese

Brown beef and onion, drain. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add green pepper, celery, soup, and worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Scoop out inside of bread. Keep 2 cups of bread pieces. Butter top and bottom of bread. Add 2 cups of bread crumbs to meat mixture. Put in bottom half of bread. Top with grated cheese. Put top bread piece on. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 lb. ground beef

3/4 c. chopped onion

1 c. diced celery

3/4 c. carrots

1 tsp basil

1 1/2 c. milk

1/2 tsp pepper

8 oz american processed cheese (or shredded cheddar cheese)

1/4 c. flour

4 tbsp butter

3 c. chicken broth

4 c. diced potatoes

1 tsp parsley

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 c. sour cream, optional

Brown beef and drain. Saute onions, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tsp butter until tender for 10 minutes in large pot. Add broth, potatoes, and beef. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small skillet, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter. Add flour. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese melts. Blend in sour cream before serving.