Southwest Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 2 cups, uncooked brown rice
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1-1/4 cups salsa
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. Brown ground beef in a medium skillet, drain if necessary. Add taco seasoning per package instructions.
3. In a medium bowl combine sour cream and salsa; set aside. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Place 3 cups of the rice in pan; top with half the sour cream mixture. Layer the seasoned ground beef on top, then 1-1/2 cups cheese.
5. Add remaining rice then sour cream mixture; cover with foil. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. remove foil. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and crushed chips. Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.