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Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Mexican Lasagna

ChefHotDish
Simple, Mexican flavors combined in a tortilla tower of spices, rice, cheese and spicy sauce combination.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Saute pan, springform pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Ground turkey or beef 90/10 ground beef
  • 1 cup Brown rice cooked
  • 1/2 cup Onions finely chopped
  • 4 each Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 pkg Tortillas, large flour or whole wheat 6-8 tortillas
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
  • TT each Salt & ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 each Non-stick cooking spray as needed

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Begin by cooking brown rice according to package directions. In a saute pan, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and brown meat.
  • Remove cooked meat onto a plate. Add onions to meat pan and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute. Add cooked meat back to the pan along with the ground cumin and oregano. Mix well to combine. Add the cooked rice and mix well to combine. Adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper or any more of the ground spices to your taste.
  • Lightly spray springform pan completely on the inside. Begin by placing a tortilla in the bottom of pan. Generously add meat and rice mixture, about 1/3 cup to tortilla and spread out across the top. Sprinkle cheese blend on top of meat mixture. Add another tortilla and continue the layering process ending with a tortilla on top. Cover top tortilla with cheese.
  • Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Begin plating by slicing pie shaped pieces.
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Notes

Use your favorite ingredients to top your Mexican lasagna.  Or you can create a simple green salad to serve on the side for a lighter fare.  Some suggestions:  sour cream, guacamole, additional cheese, Spicy Cilantro & Avocado Sauce, chopped olives, chopped green onions, or chopped cilantro.  This is your show!  You have the bones, the structure for the Mexican lasagna...use this canvas to create a show-stopper for your next meal!
Keyword Lasagna, Mexican