Layered Mexican Lasagna, Elote (Street Corn), Homemade Guacamole and EASY Churros (#913)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are nutritious and often less expensive than black beans.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes + spices

Homemade salsa can be fresher and more customizable.

Char 4 pieces of corn on the cob over the fire until lightly charred.

Sauté onions in a skillet until translucent, then add ground beef and cook until browned.

Mix in 10 ounces of white chili beans in chili sauce and 10 ounces of black beans.

Add 1/2 cup of picante sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin.

Stir in salsa and pickled jalapenos for flavor.

Brown tortilla shells in a separate pan for added flavor.

Layer the beef mixture and cheese in a baking dish, repeating until ingredients are used up.

Top the last layer with salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and more cheese.

Seal the dish and cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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