Mexican Lasagna

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 pound of ground beef to a hot oiled pan and break it up and brown it.
  2. 2Add 1 diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the veggies get soft.
  3. 3Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning.
  4. 4Stir until combined.
  5. 5Add 1 can of green chilies and 2 cups of enchilada sauce. Stir until beautifully combined.
  6. 6Set the beef mixture aside and pour about ½ cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  7. 7Add 6 corn tortillas to the bottom of the dish.
  8. 8Spread half a can of refried beans on top of the tortillas.
  9. 9Add the other half of the can of refried beans.
  10. 10Add half of the beef mixture on top of the beans.
  11. 11Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  12. 12Spread the cheese.
  13. 13Add 6 more corn tortillas.
  14. 14Repeat the process: beans, beef, cheese, 6 more tortillas and the last ½ cup of enchilada sauce.
  15. 15Add one more layer of cheese.
  16. 16Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
  17. 17Garnish with cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 sour cream
  • 1 hot sauce

Equipment

cast iron skilletelectric countertop burner9x13 inch casserole dish