Description
A delicious twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, and cheese, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the meat. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 tortillas over the salsa, followed by half of the meat mixture and a third of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers, ending with tortillas on top and the remaining salsa and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with additional beans or vegetables.
- Feel free to add toppings like sour cream, avocado, or cilantro before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg