Tortilla Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Delicious Tortilla Lasagna recipe for a flavorful dinner
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package chicken or ( 1 1/4 lb ) package ground beef
1 cup onion , chopped
1 1/2 green bell peppers , chopped or 1 1/2 red bell peppers
1/2 cup green chili , diced
1 package taco seasoning mix ( 1.25 )
2 cups taco sauce , divided
1 package soft taco-size flour tortillas , divided ( -10 )
2 cups Mexican blend cheese , shredded , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
632
Sugar
10g
Fat
39g
Tortilla Lasagna is a tex-mex version of Italian Lasagna with layers of flour tortillas, meat, cheese, and taco sauce. This recipe is a quick and easy way to satisfy your craving for lasagna with a flavorful Mexican twist. It's a fun dish to serve when hosting a dinner party, or simply to switch things up for a family dinner. This recipe is perfect for anyone with a busy lifestyle and wants to prepare something delicious yet simple, in less than an hour. It's filling, satisfying, and a true crowd-pleaser!

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3.Add chicken or ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
4.Stir in onion, green or red bell peppers, green chili, taco seasoning mix, and 1 cup taco sauce.
5.Spread some of the taco sauce on the bottom of an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
6.Layer 5 of the tortillas on top of the sauce, overlapping slightly.
7.Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture over the tortillas, and sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese over that.
8.Repeat the layering process to create 3 layers.
9.Cover the top with a final layer of tortillas, and cover those tortillas with additional taco sauce and cheese.
10.Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Tortilla Lasagna is a twist on traditional Italian lasagna and is quick and easy to prepare.

It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken or ground beef and is a crowd-pleaser for both adults and kids.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the cheese, meat and tortillas.

Not ideal for those on a low-fat diet, but it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe packs in protein from the chicken or ground beef and calcium from the Mexican blend cheese.
Also, bell peppers are high in vitamin C, which has antioxidant properties. Consuming vitamin C may lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke.

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