Best Mexican Lasagna Recipe
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Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen★ 5.0 (4)

Best Mexican Lasagna Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING105M COOK
CAL 32%·PRO 69%
CARBS 63G39% OF CAL
11G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC38G OTHER14G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 28G40% OF CAL
13G SAT16G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A rich and cheesy Mexican-spiced lasagna layered with ground beef, beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and a creamy salsa verde filling. This satisfying casserole combines Mexican and Italian traditions.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder (NOT cayenne pepper (see notes))
  • 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic powder, ground coriander, salt
  • 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (will not make it spicy)
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 4-6 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes, (with juices)
  • 1 4 oz. can mild chopped green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • a pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (may sub black beans )
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn (no need to thaw)
  • 1 6 oz. can chopped black olives (drained)
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 15 regular lasagna noodles (NOT no boil)
  • 2 cups freshly grated Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup mild salsa verde (I like Herdez)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
PREP
50M
SODIUM
1569MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.