Mexican Lasagna Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥘 Servings: 6 servings
🍽️ Yield: One 8x8x2 inch baking pan
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 pound ground turkey
- 2/3 cup water
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4-5 flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Taco sauce (for layering and serving)
- Diced tomato (for topping)
- Shredded lettuce (for topping)
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Grease an 8x8x2 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
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Cooking the Meat Mixture:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and ground turkey over medium heat until cooked through.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Adding Flavor:
- Stir in the dry taco seasoning mix and water.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Layering the Lasagna:
- Spread a layer of taco sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking pan. This prevents sticking and adds flavor.
- Place one flour tortilla at the bottom of the pan.
- Add a layer of the meat mixture over the tortilla.
- Spoon salsa evenly over the meat layer.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers, creating 4 to 5 layers in total, with the last layer being cheese.
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Baking:
- Bake the assembled lasagna in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until it’s hot throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serving:
- Once baked, remove the Mexican Lasagna from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Slice into squares and serve hot.
- Top each serving with diced tomato, shredded lettuce, a drizzle of taco sauce, and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 475
- Total Fat: 31.8g
- Saturated Fat: 16.8g
- Cholesterol: 110.7mg
- Sodium: 1025.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.2g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Protein: 31.1g
Enjoy this delightful Mexican Lasagna recipe, perfect for a quick and flavorful family dinner or a gathering with friends! 🌮🧀
