Easy Cheesy Mexican Lasagna

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 15
Easy Cheesy Mexican Lasagna recipe for a quick dinner option
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
16 small corn tortillas
4 -6 tablespoons sour cream
1 can beans , drained
1 cup corn
1 small onion , diced
salt and pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons red peppers

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
643
Sugar
6g
Fat
41g
If you are looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner, look no further than this Easy Cheesy Mexican Lasagna recipe! It's essentially a Mexican twist on lasagna, made with corn tortillas layered with a rich and flavorful beef mixture, canned tomatoes, beans, and corn. And of course, plenty of cheese! This recipe can be enjoyed on its own or served with a side salad or fresh vegetables for a more balanced meal. It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a go-to recipe in your meal rotation!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
3.Add stewed tomatoes, beans, corn, onion, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and red peppers to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.
4.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and layer it with 8 corn tortillas.
5.Add half of the beef mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle it with 3/4 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
6.Top with remaining tortillas and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
7.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
8.Serve with a dollop of sour cream on every slice.

PROS

This recipe is an easy-to-make comfort food that can feed the whole family.

The flavors of the Mexican spices combined with cheese and beef create a delicious and satisfying meal.

It can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for leftovers.

It can be easily customized according to personal taste preferences.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat, especially with the use of sour cream and shredded cheese.

The use of canned ingredients can lead to a high sodium content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein from the ground beef and beans.
It also contains corn, which is a good source of fiber and vitamins. Additionally, stewed tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help prevent certain types of cancer.
However, the use of shredded cheese and sour cream adds saturated fat and calories to the dish.

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