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 beef or 1 lb turkey; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained; 1 large red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 8 ounces taco sauce or 8 ounces enchilada sauce, to your heat preference; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 12 corn tortillas, 6 inches; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 large red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 ounces taco sauce or 8 ounces enchilada sauce, to your heat preference
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
12 corn tortillas, 6 inches
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook meat with onion and garlic until no longer pink; drain.
3
Add beans, red or green pepper, tomato sauce, taco sauce, salt, cumin and oregano; simmer 10 minutes.
4
Spoon 1 cup meat mixture evenly in bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish.
5
Layer 6 tortillas over sauce; with 1 cup of the meat mixture and spread evenly.
6
Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
7
Cover with remaining tortillas and remaining meat mixture.
8
Cover tightly with foil.
9
Bake 20 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese.
10
Continue baking 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes.
11
Can be served with chopped lettuce and chopped tomatoes for a nice garnish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained, 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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