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Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna
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A delicious and easy recipe for Mexican Lasagna that combines layers of seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 ounces mild chopped green chilis
  • 15 ounces seasoned black beans, excess liquid drained but NOT rinsed
  • 17.5 ounces flour tortillas, 10 count (8-inch soft taco sized)
  • 16 ounces mild chunky salsa
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional Garnish: Sour cream, Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef, diced yellow onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the ground beef is browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning, water, green chilis, and seasoned black beans to the skillet. Stir to coat the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes or until most moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat.
  4. Place 2 flour tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping slightly.
  5. Spread ⅓ of the meat mixture over the tortillas, followed by ½ cup salsa, then sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheddar and ½ cup Monterey jack cheese.
  6. Add 4 more tortillas (2 on top of each other), another ⅓ of the meat mixture, ½ cup salsa, ½ cup cheddar cheese, and ½ cup Monterey jack cheese.
  7. For the last layer, add 4 more tortillas, the final ⅓ of the meat mixture, ½ cup salsa, and the remaining cheeses.
  8. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  9. Let cool for 15 minutes before garnishing with cilantro. Serve with optional sour cream and diced tomatoes.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or beans.
  • Prepare in advance and refrigerate overnight to let flavors meld.
  • Feel free to add other toppings or layers such as corn or olives.

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