Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. black pepper; 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes; 10 to 12 corn tortillas; 2 c. small curd cottage cheese, drained; 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese with peppers; 1 egg; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 2 c. shredded lettuce; 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/4 c. sliced black olives

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
16 oz. can chopped tomatoes
10 to 12 corn tortillas
2 c. small curd cottage cheese, drained
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
1 egg
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 c. sliced black olives

1
Brown ground beef; drain.
2
Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, peppers and tomatoes.
3
Heat through.
4
Cover bottom and sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with tortillas.
5
Pour beef mixture over tortillas.
6
Place a layer of tortillas over meat mixture and set aside.
7
Combine cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and egg.
8
Pour over tortillas.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
10
Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, olives and lettuce.
11
Yields 6 to 8 servings.

1609

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1 Tbsp. chili powder, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 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.

Mexican Lasagna

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