Mexican Lasagna

Layers of tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and salsa make this Mexican lasagna casserole a flavorful, easy, and comforting weeknight dinner

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Mexican Lasagna

 

 

Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20
Source: Tinkskitchen.com
 

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs ground chicken breast, available in the packaged meats case
  • 2 Tbs chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup salsa or 1 (14-oz) can stewed or fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 (8 inch) flour or corn tortillas (whichever you prefer)
  • 2½ cups shredded Cheddar or shredded pepper jack
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs per person - 1 yolk removed
  • 2 corn tortillas per person, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp red or green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 tbsp red or yellow onion per person, chopped
  • Olive oil
     

Directions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
     
  2. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – twice around the pan. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat, 5 minutes.
     
  3. Add taco sauce or stewed or fire roasted tomatoes. Add black beans and corn. Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste.
     
  4. Coat a shallow baking dish with remaining extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon oil. Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to make them easy to layer with. Build lasagna in layers of meat and beans, then tortillas, then cheese.
     
  5. Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese again. Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly. Top with the scallions and serve.

 

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Apr 14, 2007

 

The girls and I watched a lot of HGTV back in the day.  Rachel Ray was one of our favorites.  Loving all things mexican food, this seemed like a great casserole to try.  I have not made this since, but it's on the list.

 

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Keywords:  Lasagna, Mexican Flavored Lasagna, Mexican Casserole


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