fajita lasagna Recipe

Name: fajita lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast cut into thin strips; 1/2 lb chorizo. removed from casing; 1/2 lb skirt or flank steak cut. into thin strips; 1/2 lb shrimp cooked peeled tail off; 4 bell peppers I like to use 1 of each color cut into thin strips; 2 large onions any color you have. I like red cut into thin strips; 3 large jalapen peppers minced very small; 3 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 packages flour tortilla shells; 1 box spanish rice mix prepared to the instructions and cooled to room temp; 2 can black beans; 16 oz cheese I like sharp cheddar or chihuahua shredded

Servings: persons

1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast cut into thin strips
1/2 lb chorizo. removed from casing
1/2 lb skirt or flank steak cut. into thin strips
1/2 lb shrimp cooked peeled tail off
4 bell peppers I like to use 1 of each color cut into thin strips
2 large onions any color you have. I like red cut into thin strips
3 large jalapen peppers minced very small
3 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp black pepper
2 packages flour tortilla shells
1 box spanish rice mix prepared to the instructions and cooled to room temp
2 can black beans
16 oz cheese I like sharp cheddar or chihuahua shredded

1
in a very hot large skillet put all the meats excepy the shrimp.
2
add the seasonings and the garlic onions and jalapenos and a small amount of oil to keep it from sticking
3
cook this until the meat is doone and tender stirring constantly
4
add your bell peppers and shrimp stir well to get all the shrimp and peppers mixed in well
5
turn off the heat cover with a lid and go drink a beer or maybe 2
6
preheat the oven to about 375 farenheit and get a large deep casserole - lasagna pan.
7
I use a 16 inch cast iron skillit
8
lube up the cooking vessel of your choice withe oil of your choice and start building
9
layer tortillas as far apart as you can.
10
but overlapping the edges till the entire pan bottom is covered then spoon in some meat and peppers spread thin and even then a layer of cheese layer of tortillas then rice cheese tortillas beans meat cheese.
11
etc till either you've used it all or the pan is too full to add more.
12
then press it down firmly to compact it and add the final layer of cheese
13
cover and bake for about 30 minutees then remove the lid and bake more until the cheese starts to brown
14
let stand.for about 5 minutes then cut and serve

1597

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast cut into thin strips, 1/2 lb chorizo. removed from casing, 1/2 lb skirt or flank steak cut. into thin strips, 1/2 lb shrimp cooked peeled tail off, and more.

Yes, fajita lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

fajita lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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