Easy Mexican Lasagna

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00:00easy mexican lasagna mexican lasagna is basically the ultimate comfort food mashup that nobody

00:06knew they needed until they tried it what makes this version special is how the corn tortillas

00:12soften just enough to mimic traditional lasagna noodles while keeping that authentic mexican

00:16texture and taste for the meat mixture one pound ground beef one medium yellow onion

00:22diced two teaspoons minced garlic two cloves one quarter cup taco seasoning two packets

00:29one half cup water one can fire roasted diced tomatoes undrained one can green chilies one can

00:36black beans drained and rinsed for assembly 18 corn tortillas six cups shredded cheese blend monterey

00:43jack and cheddar works great for garnish and serving one medium tomato diced one bunch green onions

00:50sliced and sour cream for serving preparation preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit

00:58lightly coat a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside to prevent sticking

01:05cook the meat mixture in a large cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed pan over medium heat

01:10cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onion is tender

01:15about eight to ten minutes add the minced garlic and continue to saute for another one to two minutes

01:21just until the garlic is fragrant assembly and baking repeat these layers two more times ending

01:27with a generous layer of cheese on top cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the

01:32preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes finishing touches cut the mexican lasagna into squares using

01:39a sharp knife and serve with a generous spoonful of sour cream on each portion this mexican lasagna

01:45provides approximately 365 calories per serving when cut into 12 portions a crisp mexican lager or lime

01:53infused sparkling water complements the rich cheesy layers without overwhelming the flavors

01:59this mexican lasagna proves that fusion cooking doesn't have to be complicated to be absolutely delicious