Mexican Lasagna (Pamona)

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.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 412.0

Description

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

1 pound Ground beef
1/2 cup Chopped onion
15 ounce Cooked beans -- Mexican

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 350ÃÂ°F (175ÃÂ°C).
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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