Mexican Lasagna

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

My whole family loves this beefy lasagna flavored with taco seasoning. Even my picky five-year-old will eat it. Serve with shredded lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1 (14 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice

10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

1 cup prepared salsa

½ cup shredded Colby cheese

Mexican White Sauce

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef and stir in the taco seasoning and tomatoes. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with half the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture into the dish then top with the remaining tortillas. Spread salsa over the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Lasagna

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 447.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.2g 46%

Carbohydrates: 33.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 24g 37%

Saturated Fat: 10.1g 50%

Cholesterol: 78.8mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 921.8IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.2mg 71%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 6.9mg 12%

Folate: 14mcg 4%

Calcium: 140.8mg 14%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 64.5mg 23%

Potassium: 570.9mg 16%

Sodium: 898.8mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 215.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.