Epicure Recipes

Mexican Lasagna

DinnerCinco de MayoBeefHigh ProteinSugar ConsciousOne DishLunch

40 min

10 servings

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A quick dinner for the kids! Can be made ahead and frozen for an easy meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs (675 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Chili Seasoning
  • 2 tsp Herb & Garlic Dip Mix
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) kidney, pinto, or black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 9 flour or whole-wheat tortillas, divided in thirds
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
  2. Brown beef in a frying pan. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add next 4 ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans and set aside.
  4. Line a 9" x 13" casserole dish with the first layer of 3 tortillas. Add beef mixture and top with second layer of tortillas. Set aside.
  5. Combine ricotta and egg. Spoon over lasagna and top with last layer of tortillas. Bake for 30 minutes.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 12 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 27 g.

Tips

Serve with seasonal greens and prepared Epicure Dressing.