Baked Taco Lasagna

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 29 ounces diced tomatoes
• 29 ounces black beans
• 1/2 onion large, - sliced
• 1 bell pepper - sliced
• 4 cloves garlic - chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 16 ounces cottage cheese
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese - shredded
• chips Taco
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry ground
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1. Heat a medium sized frying pan; add the ground beef and saute until the meat is cooked through; then set aside until you are ready to use.
2. Heat a large sauce pan (preferably cast iron) with the olive oil. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until the onion is transparent.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, drained beans, vinegar and the ground beef. Combine the spices in a small bowl and add to the beans.
4. Simmer on low for approximate 25 - 30 minutes.
5. Preheat Oven 325 degrees:
6. Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and process until smooth.
7. In a 9 x 9 pan place a layer of taco chips; top with a layer of cottage cheese, a layer of beans and finally the shredded cheese. Continue this process until the pan is filled, ending with the shredded cheese.
8. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.

ground beef, tomatoes, black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, turmeric, ground cumin, curry ground, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper, oregano

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Baked-Taco-Lasagna-1647815 (may not work)