Fiesta Lasagna Recipe

Name: Fiesta Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ½ cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) canmild chili beans; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, drain; 1 cup salsa; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped; 1 (1 1/8 ounce) packet taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ¼ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¾ cup ricotta cheese; ¾ cup mexican sour cream; 9 lasagna noodles, cooked rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
½ cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (15 1/2 ounce) canmild chili beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, drain
1 cup salsa
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
1 (1 1/8 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¼ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
¾ cup ricotta cheese
¾ cup mexican sour cream
9 lasagna noodles, cooked rinsed and drained

1
Preheat oven to 350F In dutch oven brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until meat is cooked through, drain fat.
2
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, salsa, chilies and seasonings until well combined.
3
In a bowl combine Monterey jack and mozzarella; set aside.
4
Blend ricotta and Mexican sour cream in small bowl and set aside.
5
In a 13 x 9 greased baking dish spread 1 cup of the meat sauce.
6
Layer with 3 noodles.
7
Top with 1/3 of ricotta blend, 1/3 cheese and half of the meat sauce.
8
Top with next layer of noodles, 1/3 ricotta blend, 1/3 cheese and remaining meat mixture.
9
Top with last 3 lasagna noodles, spread with remaining ricotta blend and cheese.
10
Cover with foil that is lightly sprayed with non-stick.
11
Dish will be very full (I placed my dish on a baking sheet to catch any dripping).
12
Bake 1 hour at 350F Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer until cheese is golden and bubbly.
13
Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

1691

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ½ cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, and more.

Yes, Fiesta 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!

Fiesta Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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