Mexican Lasagna

1 lg onion chopped
3 T chili powder
1/2 t sugar
3/4 t salt
12 corn tortillas
2 lbs ground beef
1 minced garlic clove
3 c tomato sauce
4 oz can green chilies
2 c cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 lb grated jack cheese
1 c grated cheddar cheese

Garnish:
Sour cream
1 c sliced black olives
1 cup chopped green onion

Brown meat - saute onion & garlic and mix. Sprinkle chili powder over meat and mix well. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and chilies. Simmer on low heat for 15 min. Tear tortillas in small pieces. Beat cottage cheese and egg together - set aside.
In 9"x13" pan spread 1/3 meat, 1/2 jack cheese, 1/2 cottage cheese mix, 1/2 tortillas. Repeat.
Finish with meat layer, top with Cheddar cheese and baked uncovered 30 min. Let in rest for 10 minutes before serving.