Mexican Lasagna
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5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
499 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Lasagna
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This Mexican lasagna is layers of flour tortillas, cheese, beans and ground beef, all baked together until golden brown. The ultimate Mexican casserole that's sure to get rave reviews from the whole family!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 ounce can diced green chilies drained
- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, thawed from frozen, or canned
- 16 ounce can refried beans
- 10 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce divided use
- 12 flour tortillas 8 inch size
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- cooking spray
- toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the taco seasoning until the meat and onions are thoroughly coated.
- Add the green chilies, diced tomatoes and corn to the pan, then stir to mix everything together.
- Add the can of refried beans. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cut the tortillas in half, and layer 6 tortilla halved to fit in the dish. Spread 1/3 of the enchilada sauce over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Spread 1/3 of the bean and meat mixture over the cheese.
- Repeat the layers, ending with layers of tortillas, enchilada sauce, and the remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Sprinkle with cilantro. Add any desired toppings, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- To make this casserole in advance, assemble all the layers, then cover the dish with foil and refrigerate it for up to one day. When it’s time to eat, follow the baking instructions in the recipe, but add 15 minutes more to the bake time to compensate for starting with a cold dish.
- Let the baked lasagna rest for at least 5-7 minutes before you try to slice it. This will help the layers hold together.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1621mg
(68%)
Potassium
441mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1193IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
401mg
(40%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1621mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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