Favorite Mexican Lasagna

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Tortillas replace lasagna noodles in this beef casserole with a south-of-the-border twist.  With salsa, enchilada sauce, chilies, cheese and refried beans, it’s a fiesta of flavors.

            Tina Newhauser                                                               Peterborough, New Hampshire

Favorite Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Favorite Mexican Lasagna

1 ¼ lb. ground beef or turkey

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups salsa

1 can (16 oz.) refried beans

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

1 envelope taco seasoning

¼ tsp. pepper

6 flour tortillas (10 inches)

3 cups (12 oz.) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Slice ripe olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream, optional

 

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.  Stir in the salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, chilies, taco seasoning and pepper; heat through.

Spread I cup meat mixture in a greased 13 x 9 inch backing dish.  Layer with two tortillas, a third of the remaining meat mixture and 1 cup cheese.  Repeat layer.  Top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.

Cover and bake at 375 F. for 30 minutes.  Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with tortilla chips.

Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.  Garnish with olive, guacamole, tomatoes and sour cream if desired.        12 serving

 

(Recipe for Favorite Mexican Lasagna was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)