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Mexican Lasagna Recipe

This Mexican Lasagna is the perfect combination of a layered enchilada or burrito, with a lot more flavor and goodness. You will love this one.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Budget Friendly recipe, Casserole, Ground Beef, ground beef recipes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Elyse Ellis

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup taco sauce
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15.25 ounces canned yellow corn drained
  • salt to taste
  • 8 8 inch flour tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 scallions finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 Tablespoons olive oil around the pan.
  • Add ground turkey and season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat for 5 minutes.
  • Add taco sauce, black beans, and corn.
  • Heat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through, then season with salt, to your taste.
  • Coat a shallow baing dish with olive oil, about 1 Tablespoon. 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. Repeat meat tortilla, cheese layers again.
  • Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly. Top with the scallions and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg