A Hearty Way to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

With a powerful influence across the United States, Latino food provides a perfect way to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Bring your family to the table for a true fiesta with this Mexican Lasagna, a hearty solution that’s both filling and easy to make.

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Mexican Lasagna

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chiles
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, divided
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 6 cups shredded cheese
  • 18 taco-sized tortillas of choice
  • fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • sour cream, for serving
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain grease. Add black beans, chiles with juices, 1 can tomatoes with juices, drained corn, garlic powder, onion powder and taco seasoning.
  3. Open remaining can of tomatoes; take out half and set aside. Add remaining half with juices to beef mixture. Mix well and turn off heat.
  4. In 9-by-13-inch pan, line bottom with six tortillas, slightly overlapping. Cover with 1/3 of beef mixture and top with 2 cups shredded cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients then top with reserved tomatoes.
  5. Cover pan with foil and bake 30-40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.

 Source: Culinary.net (Family Features)

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