Mexican Lasagna

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Homemade salsa can be fresher and healthier, while canned options are often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Drain off the excess fat.

Stir in salsa, taco seasoning, beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and chiles.

Spread about 1 cup of the meat mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of 4 tortillas (overlapping is fine), 1/3 of the remaining meat mixture, and 1 cup of cheese.

Repeat with another layer of tortillas, another 1/3 of the remaining meat mixture, and another 1 cup of cheese.

Finally, add another layer of tortillas, the remaining meat mixture, and the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Bake the casserole, covered, for about 15 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for 10-15 more minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted on top.

Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve. Garnish with optional toppings.

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