Mexican Lasagna - No Lasagna Noodles!

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Preparation Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Arrange 6 tortillas over the sauce.
6. Top with half of the remaining sauce.
7. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
8. Repeat layers.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 900mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Cheesy and gooey
• Mexican-inspired
• Easy to make ahead of time
• Perfect for a crowd

User Comments:

• "This was the best lasagna I've ever had!"
• "I love that it's made with corn tortillas instead of pasta."
• "The flavors are amazing!"
• "It's a great way to use up leftover ground beef."
• "I'm definitely making this again!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use low-sodium ingredients if you're watching your salt intake.
• You can add other ingredients to the sauce, such as bell peppers, jalapeños, or olives.
• If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a 13x9 inch metal pan.
• Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing to allow it to set.