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Favorite Mexican Lasagna

Name: Favorite Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups salsa; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 flour tortillas (10 inches); 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided; 2 cups crushed tortilla chips; Optional: Sliced ripe olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022

Tortillas replace lasagna noodles in this beefy casserole with a south-of-the-border twist. With salsa, enchilada sauce, chilies, cheese and refried beans, it's a fiesta of flavors. —Tina Newhauser, Peterborough, New Hampshire

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups salsa
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
Optional: Sliced ripe olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, chiles, taco seasoning and pepper; heat through.
Spread 1 cup meat mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with two tortillas, a third of the remaining meat mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.
Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with tortilla chips.
Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 448 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1240mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 22g protein.

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