Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna for Two Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. each dried oregano leaves and ground cumin; 1/4 cup water; 1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed; 2 tomatoes, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 4 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half, divided; 1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided; Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. each dried oregano leaves and ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed
2 tomatoes, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
4 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain.
3
Return meat mixture to skillet.
4
Add VELVEETA, seasonings and water; stir.
5
Cook 2 to 3 min.
6
or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
7
Stir in beans and tomatoes; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
8
Line two 9x5-inch loaf pans with Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, letting foil extend 6 inches over each side of pan.
9
Spread 1/2 cup meat mixture onto bottom of each prepared pan; top with 2 tortilla halves and 1 cup of the remaining meat mixture.
10
Repeat layers.
11
Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
12
Fold ends of foil over lasagna to cover lasagna.
13
(If freezing for later use, use foil handles to remove lasagna from pan.
14
Bring up foil sides.
15
Double fold top and ends to seal packet.
16
Freeze up to 3 months.)
17
Bake lasagna 15 to 20 min.
18
or until heated through.
19
Let stand 5 min.
20
before serving.

576

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 green pepper, chopped, 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 Tbsp. chili powder, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna for Two 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!

Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna for Two

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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