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Texas Lasagna

Easy, cheesy Texas Lasagna! This casserole dish is LOADED with southwest flavors. Layers of corn tortillas, flavorful meat sauce, plus a chile pepper cheese layer will have your mouth watering! Perfect dish for company or family dinner!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce can) diced green chiles
  • 1 (15.25 ounce can) whole kernel golden sweet corn
  • 1 (15 ounce can) pinto beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce can) diced tomato
  • tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Cheese Layer

  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 4 cups mexican shredded cheese can use cheddar or jack also

Instructions

  • Prepare a casserole dish (I used a 9x13) by spraying with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Add the sound beef to a large skillet, cook over medium heat until mostly browned. Add in the diced onion. Continue to cook, breaking up the meat until it is fully browned. Add the tomato sauce, green chiles, corn, pinto beans, diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Mix in the spices and stir. Allow the meat sauce to simmer over low medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime prepare the cheese, in a medium size bowl add the eggs and whisk. Spoon in the ricotta cheese and stir to combine. Add in the chili powder and stir until mixed. Set aside.
  • To layer the lasagna start with a layer of tortillas on the bottom. Spoon half of the meat mixture on top. Then add another layer of tortillas, as shown in the picture above. Cover with half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Then 2 cups of shredded cheese. Then repeat with the other half of the meat, a layer of tortillas, the ricotta cheese mixture, then the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to set for a few minutes to cool. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 507mg | Iron: 3mg