Mexican Lasagna
- 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz.) can pinto, kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large red or green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (8 oz.) jar medium or hot taco or enchilada sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 12 (6 or 7-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 c. (8 oz.) Kraft sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
- Cook meat with onion and garlic until no longer pink; drain.
- Add beans, red pepper, tomato sauce, taco sauce, salt and oregano.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spoon 1 cup meat mixture evenly in bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Layer 6 tortillas over sauce; top with half of remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
- Cover with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes; uncover, top with remaining cheese.
- Continue baking 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
- Makes 8 servings.
lean ground beef, onion, garlic, pinto, red, tomato sauce, taco, salt, oregano, corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=427446 (may not work)