Smothered Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Smothered Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 2 cups water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas; 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded; 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream; 1/4 cup salsa

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced, undrained
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup salsa

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Brown the ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Stir in green onions, taco seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chiles with juice. Reduce heat to medium and simmer.
3
While turkey mix is simmering, in a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and eggs. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
4
Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over the cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up. Top with shredded cheese.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned.
6
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and salsa. Garnish individual servings with this topping.

1430

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 1/2 lbs ground turkey, 1 bunch green onion, chopped, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Smothered 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!

Smothered Mexican Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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