Preheat oven to 350. In large skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Stir in canned tomatoes and taco seasoning. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 can fried onions. In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese and the eggs; set aside. Overlap 3 tortillas in bottom of greased 8x12 baking dish. Overlap 6 tortillas around sides of dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over tortillas; top with remaining 3 tortillas. Spoon cheese mixture over beef and tortillas. Bake, covered, at 350 for 45 minutes or until cheese mixture is set. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Sprinkle remaining onions down center of casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Just before serving, arrange tomato and lettuce around edge of casserole. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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