Mexican lasagna is a delicious and unique twist on the classic Italian dish. This fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors is a favorite among many, and today we will be sharing with you a Mexican lasagna recipe from the one and only Pioneer Woman herself. With her easy-to-follow instructions and mouth-watering photos, you'll be making this dish in no time.
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The Ingredients You'll Need
For the Lasagna:
12-14 lasagna noodles
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For the Tomato and Cilantro Topping:
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
The Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients gathered, let's start cooking!
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Boil the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add in the diced onion and minced garlic and continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom.
Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the beef mixture.
Spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the noodles.
Repeat the layers of beef mixture, noodles, and cheese mixture.
For the final layer, top with remaining beef mixture and sprinkle with any remaining cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.
The Finishing Touch
Before serving, mix together the diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste, and then sprinkle the mixture on top of the lasagna for a fresh and colorful topping.
Now that your Mexican lasagna is ready, dig in and enjoy! This recipe is perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests. And with the help of Pioneer Woman's step-by-step instructions, you'll have a delicious and unique lasagna in no time.
So next time you're craving lasagna, switch things up and give this Mexican lasagna recipe a try!
