Mexican Lasagna (Pamona)

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Layered tortillas meet savory beef, beans, and melted cheese in this comforting casserole.
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This Mexican Lasagna is a creative twist on the classic Italian favorite, swapping pasta for soft flour tortillas. It features a rich filling of seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, and mild green chiles, all bound together with tomato sauce and gooey cheddar cheese. The layers create a perfect balance of textures, from the tender tortillas to the savory meat mixture. It’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, offering a satisfying, home-cooked meal that appeals to both kids and adults. Simple to assemble and bake, this recipe delivers bold, comforting flavors without the fuss of traditional lasagna.

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Mexican Lasagna (Pamona)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 412.0

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This Mexican Lasagna is a creative twist on the classic Italian favorite, swapping pasta for soft flour tortillas. It features a rich filling of seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, and mild green chiles, all bound together with tomato sauce and gooey cheddar cheese. The layers create a perfect balance of textures, from the tender tortillas to the savory meat mixture. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, offering a satisfying, home-cooked meal that appeals to both kids and adults. Simple to assemble and bake, this recipe delivers bold, comforting flavors without the fuss of traditional lasagna.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Stir in the cooked beans, tomato sauce, chopped green chiles, and taco seasoning packet. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of an 11x7-inch baking pan.
  6. Layer half of the flour tortillas over the meat mixture, breaking them to fit the pan as needed.
  7. Spread half of the remaining meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 412.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.8g28%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 88.5mg30%
Sodium 105.4mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g10%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g43%
Sugars 13.6g
Protein 36.6g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: mexican lasagna, ground beef, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, bean casserole, easy dinner, family meal, taco seasoning, green chiles, comfort food, weeknight dinner, baked tortillas
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