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Mouthwatering Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas

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A delightful twist on traditional lasagna combining favorite Mexican ingredients into a comforting layered meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • 5 tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Add ground meat and break it apart as it cooks until browned.
  5. Stir in taco seasoning once the meat is cooked.
  6. Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, and paprika (if using). Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  9. Layer 2 tortillas, half of the meat mixture, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese.
  10. Repeat the process with another 2 tortillas, remaining meat mixture, more sour cream, and more enchilada sauce.
  11. Top with the last 2 tortillas and remaining cheese.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  13. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnish if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with a plant-based alternative or more beans.

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