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Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas

A delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired lasagna made with layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, and cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Meat and Beans
  • 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 can Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn frozen or canned
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning
Tortillas and Cheese
  • 8 pieces Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Mexican blend or cheddar
Sauce
  • 1 cup Salsa your choice of heat
  • 1 cup Sour cream
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Chopped bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup Chopped onion

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion, bell peppers, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in black beans and corn, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Layer 3 tortillas over the salsa, followed by half of the meat mixture, half of the sour cream, and half of the cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas, salsa, and remaining cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients, such as adding jalapeños for heat or using different types of cheese.

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