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Marvelous Mexican Lasagna

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Submitted by: RobynCav

 

Cooked ground beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes and taco seasoning mix is layered with tortilla chips, black beans, taco sauce and shredded cheese, then baked.
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 packages taco seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1, 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • 4 cups taco sauce
  • Salt and pepper
  • Tortilla chips, slightly crushed
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or pepper-jack cheese
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • Sour Cream
  • Shredded Lettuce

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Method

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add ground beef; brown the meat, approximately 5 minutes. Drain fat from pan. Stir in tomatoes and taco seasoning; heat through. In a rectangular baking dish spread 1/2 cup taco sauce; layer with chips, taco meat, beans and cheese. Repeat layers 2 or 3 more times. Finish with sauce and smother with cheese. Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and lettuce.

 

Notes: Great as a main course or as a super-size appetizer.

 

Number of Servings: 8-10

 

Submitted by: RobynCav ()

 
 

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