(Family Features) With a powerful influence across the United States, Latino food provides a perfect way to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring your family to the table for a true fiesta with this Mexican Lasagna, a hearty solution that’s both filling and easy to make.
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Mexican Lasagna
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans 15 ounces
- 1 can chiles 4 ounces
- 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes 14 ounces each, divided
- 1 can whole kernel corn 15 ounces
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 6 cups shredded cheese
- 18 taco-sized tortillas of choice
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain grease. Add black beans, chiles with juices, 1 can tomatoes with juices, drained corn, garlic powder, onion powder and taco seasoning.
- Open remaining can of tomatoes; take out half and set aside. Add remaining half with juices to beef mixture. Mix well and turn off heat.
- In 9-by-13-inch pan, line bottom with six tortillas, slightly overlapping. Cover with 1/3 of beef mixture and top with 2 cups shredded cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients then top with reserved tomatoes.
- Cover pan with foil and bake 30-40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.