5.0 from 21 votes
Mexican Lasagna Enchilada Stack
An enchilada - layered like a lasagna! Made with Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork) but you can substitute with any shredded or diced (cooked) chicken, beef or pork. This recipe makes 4 generous servings or 6 small servings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 524 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork) (see notes)
- 1 can (400g/15oz) corn
- 1 can (400g/15oz) black beans or red kidney beans
- 1 small red capsicum (bell pepper), diced
- 2 1/4 cups enchilada sauce , separated (preferably homemade - here's my Easy Classic Enchilada Sauce)
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (or any other melting cheese)
- Fresh parsley or coriander , finely chopped (optional - for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Combine the Pork Carnitas, corn, black beans, capsicum and 1 1/2 cups of enchilada sauce in a bowl. Mix to combine.
- Spread 1 tbsp of enchilada sauce on the base of a baking dish.
- Line the baking dish with tortillas. I find the best way to do this is to cut the tortillas in half, place 2 on the baking dish (with the straight cut side lined to the edge of the baking dish), then cut 1 tortilla into 6 to 8 pieces and use those wedges to fill the gaps.
- Spread half the filling across the tortillas.
- Top with another layer of tortillas, then spread the remaining filling on top.
- Top with a third and final layer of tortillas. Spread remaining enchilada sauce (3/4 cup) across the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and started to turn golden.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley or coriander if desired and serve.
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Notes
- You can substitute the Pork Carnitas with any shredded or diced (cooked) chicken, beef or pork. If the meat is not flavoured, I recommend sprinkling some spices on the meat before mixing with the other ingredients: 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, pinch of chilli powder (optional), salt and pepper.
- Nutrition per serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
379g
Calories
524cal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
70.5g
(24%)
Protein
39.2g
(78%)
Fat
12.9g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5.6g
(28%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
667mg
(28%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
15.2g
(61%)
Sugar
8.4g
(17%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
50.3mg
(56%)
Calcium
360mg
(36%)
Iron
11.9mg
(66%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 379g | |
| Calories | 524cal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 70.5g | 24% |
| Protein | 39.2g | 78% |
| Fat | 12.9g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 15.2g | 61% |
| Sugar | 8.4g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 50.3mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 360mg | 36% |
| Iron | 11.9mg | 66% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.