Mexican Lasagna
This layered Mexican Lasagna is the perfect make-ahead dinner idea!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Sliced Scallions
- 1 tbsp. Chili Powder
- 2 tsp. Cumin
- 2.5 cups Frozen Corn (thawed)
- 28 oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes (drained)
- 16 oz. Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 package Taco Seasoning
- 1 lb. Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 3 cups Shredded Jack Cheese
- 10 Large Flour Tortillas
- Olive Oil
- Additional Sliced Scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with scallions, and drain. Add chili powder and cumin. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in corn, tomatoes, and beans.
- In bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, and 1/2 of jack cheese.
- Oil 3 qt. casserole dish, and line bottom and sides with tortillas.
- Spread 2/3 of meat mixture over tortillas. Cover with cheese mixture. Add another layer of tortillas, and the rest of the meat mixture.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 of jack cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions.