Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground pork or beef; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 (10 oz.) can Old El Paso tomatoes and green chillies; 1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce; 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 (10 count) pkg. taco shells or 1/2 bag taco chips, broken into small pieces; 1 c. shredded American cheese; 1 c. cottage cheese; 1 egg, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground pork or beef
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (10 oz.) can Old El Paso tomatoes and green chillies
1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (10 count) pkg. taco shells or 1/2 bag taco chips, broken into small pieces
1 c. shredded American cheese
1 c. cottage cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten

1
Brown meat, celery and onion; drain.
2
Add tomatoes and chillies, sauce, olives, salt and pepper.
3
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes; stir occasionally.
4
Break up shells or chips; set aside.
5
Mix cheeses and egg.
6
Spread 1/3 of meat mixture on bottom of 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch pan.
7
Top with 1/2 of cheese mixture, then 1/2 of the chips.
8
Repeat layers, ending with meat.
9
Top with chips, either broken or whole.
10
Bake, uncovered, in 350u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
11
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground pork or beef, 1/2 c. chopped celery, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 (10 oz.) can Old El Paso tomatoes and green chillies, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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