Homemade Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Homemade Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 jar (24 ounces) picante sauce; 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained or 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 12 corn tortillas (6 inches); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional; 1/2 cup sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) picante sauce
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained or 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional
1/2 cup sour cream, optional

1
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in the picante sauce, beans, salt and pepper; set aside.
2
In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg. Spread one-third of meat mixture in one 13x9-in. baking dish or two 8-in. square baking dishes. Top with half of Monterey Jack cheese, half of cottage cheese mixture and six tortillas (tear tortillas if necessary to cover cheese more completely). Repeat layers, ending with meat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45-50 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream if desired.

1647

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 jar (24 ounces) picante sauce, 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained or 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Homemade Mexican 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.

Homemade Mexican Lasagna

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