Meals Matter

Mexican Lasagna

Contributed By: ssspratling
The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers

Mexican flavors come together in this Italian style dish.

Ingredients

1 pound Lean ground beef (90% or higher)

1 Large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)

one 16-ounce Jar salsa

one 15 1/2-ounce Can black beans, drained and rinsed

one 10-ounce Bag or box frozen corn kernels, thawed (about 2 cups)

1 teaspoon Chili powder

1 teaspoon Ground cumin

Five 8-inch flour tortillas, cut in half

one 16-ounce Container lowfat cottage cheese

1 1/2 cups Preshredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook the meat and carrot in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the large pieces, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet and stir to combine. To assemble the lasagna, arrange a third (about 2 cups) of the meat mixture in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Layer half the tortillas over the meat, allowing them to overlap. Spoon half of the cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese over the tortillas and spread evenly. Place 2 more cups of meat mixture over the cottage cheese. Layer with the remaining tortillas and cottage cheese. End with the meat mixture. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese and bake uncovered until the cheese melts and the lasagna is heated through, about 25 minutes.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 340
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Protein: 30g
Calcium: 200mg
Sodium: 880mg
Fiber: 7g