Lasagna Twist (Printable Version)
Corn tortillas, beef, beans, and cheese stacked into a crowd-pleasing dish for 12 people.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat mixture
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 pound of ground beef
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2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced (around 2 cloves)
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Half a cup of water
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1/4 cup taco mix (2 packets)
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One 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
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One 4-ounce can of green chiles
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One 14.5-ounce can of diced roasted tomatoes, including juices
→ Assembly needs
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6 cups of shredded cheddar and jack cheese mix
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18 corn tortillas
→ Toppings
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1 to 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped up
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Green onions, sliced thinly
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Sour cream
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13-inch pan with a bit of non-stick spray, then set it aside for later.
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Cook the ground beef with the onions in a large cooking pan over medium heat. Stir and cook until the beef turns brown and the onions soften.
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Add the minced garlic, give it about a minute to cook, then stir in the taco spice blend and water until the mixture combines.
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Pour in the black beans (drained), tomatoes with their liquid, and green chiles. Mix everything well and let it warm up together.
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Take 6 tortillas and create a base layer in the greased baking dish, overlapping them just slightly until the bottom is covered up.
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Spoon a third of the meat filling over the tortillas, spreading evenly. Sprinkle 2 cups of the shredded cheese on top. Repeat this setup for two more layers.
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Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and nicely melted.
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After removing the lasagna from the oven, leave it to cool for about 10 minutes—it'll hold its shape better before cutting. Add your diced tomatoes, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream when serving.
# Notes:
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Waiting 10 minutes before cutting makes serving neat and easier.
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You can prep this a day ahead and keep it in the fridge until baking time.
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Fire roasted tomatoes give a smokier flavor, but plain diced ones are a fine substitute.