Mexican Lasagna

Everybody who likes tex/mex food likes this recipe. Easy to do and a great dish to feed a crowd. I did not season the meat because the beans, tomatoes and cheese have lots of spicy flavor. Serve this dish with toppings like sour cream,  avocado,  olives etc..

Mexican Lasagna

prep time 30 min
cooking time 30 minutes

Ingredients
18 4 ” corn tortillas
1 15 oz can pinto beans in chili sauce
2  10 oz cans diced tomatoes with chilies
1 lb ground turkey, beef or cubed roasted chicken
salt/ pepper to taste
4 cups mexican blend shredded cheese
olive oil

Heat olive oil in a saute pan and quick fry each tortilla in the hot oil. Set aside. Cook ground turkey and set aside. Empty can of chili beans into pan and mash with a potato masher. Stir to blend. Take off heat. Arrange 6 tortillas in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Spread half of bean mixture over tortillas. Add half of meat on top of beans. Add one can of diced tomatoes with chilies. Add one third of cheese. Arrange 6 tortillas on top and repeat the process. Top off with the last six tortillas and add last third of cheese. Place in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven let sit for a few minutes cut and serve. You can add many items to each layer or serve them on the side. Items can include sour cream, salsa, olives etc..

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