Mexican Lasagna
 
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Recipe type: Mexican
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey (ground beef works too)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 14-oz can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp salsa verde
  • 18 6-inch corn tortillas
  • ½ can refried black (or regular) beans, warmed (this makes them easier to spread)
  • 1 cup prepared salsa
  • 2-1/2 cups (1 block) Mahón-Menorca semi-cured cheese, shredded
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, fresh tomatoes, and sliced black olives
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the turkey, Drain, then add the onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent.
  3. Add taco seasoning, green chilies, and diced tomatoes. Stir to fully incorporate. Remove pan from heat.
  4. Spread salsa verde evenly over bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan. Top with 6 tortillas, layering to make sure to cover bottom of pan.
  5. Carefully spread refried beans over tortillas, then top with half of the turkey mixture. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the Mahón-Menorca cheese.
  6. Top with another layer of 6 tortillas, then follow that with turkey mixture, ⅓ of the Mahón-Menorca cheese, then another layer of tortillas, the prepared salsa, and the remaining ⅓ of the Mahón-Menorca cheese.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Wait 10 minutes before cutting into the lasagna. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, fresh tomatoes, and sliced black olives and ENJOY!
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/mexican-lasagna/