Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey breast; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese; 1 cup nonfat sour cream; 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped green chili peppers; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups salsa; 4 whole wheat tortillas, halved (6 in diameter); 1 1/4 cups reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey breast
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped green chili peppers
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups salsa
4 whole wheat tortillas, halved (6 in diameter)
1 1/4 cups reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Prepare a 13"" X 9"" baking pan by spraying with cooking spray.", "Spray cooking spray on a large nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Stir in the ground beef or turkey and cook for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.", "Transfer the ground beef or turkey to a medium bowl. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Spray another coat of cooking spray onto skillet and place over medium heat. Add onion and garlic to pan; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Stir into the ground beef or turkey in the bowl.", "Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, peppers, cilantro (if using), cumin, and salt.", "Layer 1 cup of the salsa across the bottom of the baking dish. Layer half of the tortillas evenly over the salsa. Cover tortillas with half of the cottage cheese mixture. Layer on half of the ground beef or turkey mixture. Top with 1 cup of the remaining salsa and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.", "Repeat the layering sequence with the remaining tortillas, cottage cheese mixture, and ground beef or turkey mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining salsa and 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese.", "Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. If the cheese browns too quickly loosely cover with foil."]

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 extra lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey breast, 1/2 large onion, chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese, 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

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