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Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas

A delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired lasagna made with layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Beans
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
Tortillas and Cheese
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Sauce
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
Toppings
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 medium avocado sliced, for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Meat Mixture
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Layer 4 tortillas over the sauce, followed by half of the meat mixture, half of the sour cream, and half of the cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas, enchilada sauce, and remaining cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro and serve with avocado slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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