Mexican Lasagna

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add taco seasoning and mix well.

Spread refried beans on the bottom of a baking dish.

Layer flour tortillas over the refried beans.

Spread a layer of salsa over the tortillas.

Add a layer of the cooked beef mixture, followed by a layer of shredded cheese.

Repeat layering tortillas, beef mixture, salsa, and cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Garnish with cilantro, black olives, and diced tomato before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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