1 8 oz package of shredded mozzarella combined with
1 8 oz package of extra sharp cheddar shredded
1 package of 10 flour tortilla's
1 16 oz can of refried beans
1 pound of ground hamburger or turkey
1 package of taco mix
1 tablespoon of chopped jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper and chili powder
canola oil
1lb can of whole tomatoes with basil put through food processor
In a large fry pan, add a few tablespoons of canola oil add garlic and saute till brown. Add ground meat, cook till pink is gone. Add all seasonings, tomatoes cook for about 1/2 hour. Stir in refried beans.
In a square 10x10 pan lightly greased with oil, start with tortilla, add layer of meat both cheeses, repeat with tortilla on top, meat, cheese. End with more cheese and meat/bean sauce. Bake on 350 until cheese is brown and bubbly and edges look crisp. Let set a few minutes before cutting and serving. You can top this with sour cream, avocado, black olives.
What an interesting idea. Great for any busy weeknight. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
NIce idea! I like it very much.
ReplyDeleteGreat twist - and not surprised everyone likes it!
ReplyDeleteClaudia,
ReplyDeleteCan you contact me via email at lazarocooks@gmail.com I tried to find an email on your blog, but missed it.
I want to ask you a question.
Thanks
Love this idea! I can't wait to make it for my boys. :)
ReplyDeleteVery good idea - with ease and taste and fun.love melding Mexican and Italian. They are a natural!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super fun weeknight meal!! I bet this tastes even better the next day!
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to make something like this when I was a kid and it was my FAVORITE!!! the recipe looks great.
ReplyDeleteEverything you would want in a combination plate all in one place--perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat mexican lasagna !. Thanks for sharing the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a quick dinner. You can't go wrong with all those flavors together!
ReplyDeleteVery original, I think it's very good!
ReplyDeleteA very lovely lasagne with a twist!
ReplyDeleteYummmmmmmmmm,...!!!!
I've done that style of lasagna before and it is SO good. Great post.
ReplyDeletehey, that's just a great one dish meal - have made it many times ... I sometimes use a enchilada sauce and then there is the spinach chicken chiles version thats really different....you know how much I love my Mexican foods...
ReplyDeleteI love Mexican lasagna too! Your little twist with the garlic makes it all the more delicious!
ReplyDeleteSo freaking creative! I loove looove looove this!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea and what a nice change of pace!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely love this with the Mexican kick to it. What a creative rescipe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteI've often lasagna but not with Mex version, like a lot with tortillas more beans, so yummy
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Gera
Hi, I'm loving this and am now following you. Thanks, Keri a.k.a. Sam
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Claudia - you do have the darndest ideas!! I would love to eat this!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, that looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow this looks so delish! There was a similar idea in my Richard Simmons cookbook and I absolutely loved it!
ReplyDeleteI MUST give yours a try, it looks scrumptious! :)