Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 13 lbs ground turkey breast; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; ½ cup red onion, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups salsa; 1 cup taco sauce, medium; 1 (3 7/8 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 8 burrito-size flour tortillas (I use Jalapeno-Cheddar); 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese or 2 ½ cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 13 lbs ground turkey breast
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
½ cup red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups salsa
1 cup taco sauce, medium
1 (3 7/8 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
8 burrito-size flour tortillas (I use Jalapeno-Cheddar)
2 ½ cups cheddar cheese or 2 ½ cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add 2 T olive oil.
4
Add turkey and season with chili powder, cumin, red onion, green chilies and garlic.
5
Brown the meat, about 5-7 minutes.
6
Add salsa and taco sauce.
7
Add black beans, corn and olives.
8
Season with salt and simmer the sauce for a few minutes to take the raw edge off the spices and allow the flavors to meld.
9
Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with remaining olive oil.
10
Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to make them easy to layer with.
11
Build lasagna in layers of meat mixture, then tortillas, then cheese.
12
Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese again.
13
Bake lasagna 12-15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly.

1334

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 13 lbs ground turkey breast, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 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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