Tex-Mex Lasagna Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground turkey; 2 14.5 oz cans stewed tomatoes; 1 14.5 oz can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 - 8 t good quality chili powder; 1 - 2 t smoked chili powder; 1 T cumin; 1/2 t cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste; 2 T olive oil; 1 1 lb box of elbow macaroni; 1 package shredded cheese of your choice; Sour cream

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground turkey
2 14.5 oz cans stewed tomatoes
1 14.5 oz can garbanzo beans, drained
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 - 8 t good quality chili powder
1 - 2 t smoked chili powder
1 T cumin
1/2 t cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
2 T olive oil
1 1 lb box of elbow macaroni
1 package shredded cheese of your choice
Sour cream

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat until hot. Add ground turkey, stirring to coat, and cook until almost browned, about 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook until turkey is browned through and onion and garlic are soft, about 10 minutes more. Sprinkle chili powder, smoked chili powder, cayenne, and cumin over browned turkey/onion mixture and stir to coat evenly. Add both cans of stewed tomatoes and juice and stir. Add drained garbanzo beans and turn heat to simmer. Meanwhile, cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. When macaroni is ready, drain well and put half in the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish. Top with 1/3 of cheese and 1/2 of chili. Repeat layers ending with cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted through. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

1479

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground turkey, 2 14.5 oz cans stewed tomatoes, 1 14.5 oz can garbanzo beans, drained, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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!

Tex-Mex Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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