Easy Tex Mex Lasagna
Creamy, bubbly, seasoned Tex Mex Lasagna is easy to double and bring a friend in need. Vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free adaptations included.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (omit for vegetarian and double the black beans)
- Salt and pepper (for ground beef)
- 1 15 oz can Black beans, drained (for vegetarian, double this)
- 8 oz Sour cream (for dairy-free families, substitute refried pinto beans for your creamy element)
- 1/3 cup Green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped Cilantro (optional; I know people have strong feelings about cilantro!)
- 1 Small can diced Green chilis OR one jalapeno, seeded and chopped (the canned chilis are milder)
- 1 cup Frozen corn (optional; not in the original recipe, but I like it)
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin (or more, to taste)
- 10 small Corn or flour tortillas (corn for gluten-free; also, I prefer them)
- 16 oz Cheese
- 20 oz jar of Salsa - any flavor or heat
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink. Drain.
- Chop the green onions and cilantro.
- In a bowl, combine everything except tortillas, cheese, and salsa.
- Pour a little bit of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13 pan or a half sheet foil pan. Place a layer of tortillas over the salsa. You may have to tear and rearrange them a bit to get a layer that goes to the edges and doesn’t overlap too much. Top with half the beef mixture. Top with half the cheese.
- For the second layer, go in this order: Tortillas, beef mixture, salsa, cheese.
- Bake at 350 until hot and bubbly. Will take 30-45 minutes from room temperature. Will take about an hour from frozen.
Notes
- Make sure you listen to her episode, A Conversation with Adina Bailey, Take Them A Meal Founder, while you make her Tex Mex Lasagna!
- This recipe is totally adaptable! Feel free to make it your own!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 436IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 334mgIron: 2mg
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