Lasagna Mexicana Recipe

Name: Lasagna Mexicana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (1 ounce) packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and divided; 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen southwest blend vegetables (corn, beans, peppers, onions); 1/2 cup salsa con queso; 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 5 (10 inch) flour tortillas; 8 ounces mexican-blend shredded cheese; aluminum foil; 1 (6 ounce) container publix deli guacamole

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F Coat 9-inch-square baking dish with spray.
2
Preheat large, nonstick saute pan on medium 2-3 minutes. Place meat in pan; brown 5-7 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until no pink remains. Drain fat. Stir taco seasoning and 1 cup tomatoes into meat. Remove meat mixture from pan.
3
Add vegetable blend to same pan; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until hot. Stir in 1/2 cup salsa con queso; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
4
Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over bottom of dish; top with 1 tortilla, 1/4 cup cheese, then 1 1/2 cups meat mixture, spreading meat out evenly. Place another tortilla on top; top with 1/4 cup cheese and 1 cup vegetables. Repeat layers.
5
Top with remaining tortilla, 3/4 cup enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes.
6
Remove foil; bake 10 more minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes to cool. Top with guacamole. Serve.
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Nutritional Information: CALORIES (per 1/9 recipe) 400kcal; FAT 19g; CHOL 55mg; SODIUM 1040mg; CARB 36g; FIBER 5g; PROTEIN 22g; VIT A 15%; VIT C 15%; CALC 25%; IRON 15%.

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 (1 ounce) packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and divided, 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen southwest blend vegetables (corn, beans, peppers, onions), and more.

Yes, Lasagna Mexicana 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!

Lasagna Mexicana

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