Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chuck; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (340 ml) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (213 ml) can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup salsa; 3 large floured tortillas; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup sliced green olives; 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips; 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chuck
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (340 ml) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (213 ml) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup salsa
3 large floured tortillas
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, onion, ground beef, chili powder and cumin for 10 minutes until beef is browned and completely cooked.
2
Drain if necessary.
3
Stir in beans; set aside.
4
Combine sour cream and flour until smooth; set aside. Combine tomato sauce and salsa; set aside.
5
Place 1 1/2 tortillas in the bottom of lightly oiled 8 cup rectangular baking dish, overlapping slightly.
6
Top with half each meat mixture, sour cream mixture and tomato sauce mixture.
7
Repeat layers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hour.
8
Bake in 350F oven for 30 minutes until bubbly. Top with cheese, olives, chips and jalapenos; bake for 5 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chuck, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead 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.

Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna

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