Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 egg; 1 lb lean ground beef; 14 ounces canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, crushed and undrained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 15 ounces canned black beans, drained; 4 ounces canned diced green chiles, drained; 1 tablespoon chili powder; lasagna noodle, to fit pan (about 6); 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (I like equal amounts of both) or 3 cups cheddar cheese (I like equal amounts of both)

Servings: persons

1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1 lb lean ground beef
14 ounces canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, crushed and undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
15 ounces canned black beans, drained
4 ounces canned diced green chiles, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
lasagna noodle, to fit pan (about 6)
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (I like equal amounts of both) or 3 cups cheddar cheese (I like equal amounts of both)

1
Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
Combine cottage cheese and egg in a small bowl, and stir to mix well. Set aside.
3
Place the ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4
Cook, stirring to crumble, until the meat is no longer pink.
5
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, chiles, and chili powder, and stir to mix well.
6
Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is thick.
7
Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
8
Coat a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray, and line the bottom of the pan with one layer of lasagna noodles.
9
Spread half of the meat mixture over the noodles, dot with half the cottage cheese mixture, and top with half the shredded cheese.
10
Repeat the layers using the remaining ingredients.
11
Cover the pan with foil, and bake at 350*F for 25 minutes.
12
Remove the foil, and bake for 5 minutes longer, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13
Remove the pan from the over, and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 lb lean ground beef, 14 ounces canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, crushed and undrained, 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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