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Adriana Rose

Mexican Lasagna: A Delicious Twist on Classic Comfort!

A delicious twist on classic comfort food, this Mexican Lasagna combines layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, cheese, and sour cream for a flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom. Layer 4 corn tortillas over the meat mixture, followed by half of the remaining meat mixture, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers, starting with 4 more tortillas, the remaining meat mixture, and the remaining cheeses. Finish with a final layer of tortillas on top.
  7. Spread the sour cream evenly over the top layer of tortillas and sprinkle with any remaining cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with additional beans or lentils.
  • Add sliced jalapeños or diced bell peppers to the meat mixture for extra flavor and heat.

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