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Mexican Lasagna

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/mexican-lasagna/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • 16 ounces refried beans

The assembly

  • 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 12 pieces flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • to taste toppings (pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until browned.
  3. Add onion and cook until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning, then add green chilies, diced tomatoes, and corn.
  5. Mix in refried beans until well combined.
  6. Spread a layer of enchilada sauce in the baking dish.
  7. Layer half of the tortillas, then add 1/3 of the enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of cheese.
  8. Add half of the meat mixture, then repeat the layers.
  9. Finish with tortillas, remaining enchilada sauce, and cheese on top.
  10. Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
  11. Sprinkle with cilantro, add toppings if desired, then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
499
Total fat
24g
Total carbohydrates
41g
Total protein
29g
Sodium
1621mg
Cholesterol
81mg

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