Mexican Lasagna and Sautéed Green Beans ($10 Family Dinner Idea)
We sometimes call this recipe “Mexican Lasagna” or “Taco Pie,” depending on the mood we’re in that particular night! It’s a super simple recipe that I like to throw together whenever I get cheap deals on tortillas or salsa, and my whole family loves it! Add whichever toppings and sides you prefer but I made sautéed green beans to keep this meal frugal.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Mexican Lasagna:
- 1 bag 8-inch tortillas (8-count) Publix — $0.86
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil Aldi – $7.25 for 33 tablespoons — $0.22
- 1 small onion finely chopped (Aldi) — $0.20
- 1- lb ground turkey cooked (Aldi) — $2.45
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder Aldi — $0.25
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup salsa Aldi – $1.99 for 2 1/2 cups — $0.80
- 1 can chili beans or black beans (Aldi) — $0.85
- 1-2 cups leftover cooked rice or a can of corn or additional can of beans (Aldi – 7 1/2 cups dry for $1.99) — $0.13
- 1 package cheddar cheese (8-oz) shredded (Aldi) — $1.65
- Chopped cilantro for garnish Aldi — $0.25
Ingredients for Sautéed Green Beans:
- 2 cans green beans drained (Aldi) — $1.18
- 3 Tablespoons butter Aldi – $2.89 per pound — $0.27
- Garlic powder salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and stir until beginning to brown. Stir in the cooked ground turkey, 2 Tablespoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin, salsa, beans and cooked rice. Add salt to taste. Continue cooking and stirring for another minute or two, until heated through.
- Cut the tortillas into halves and layer half of them in the 9×13 pan.
- Top with half of the meat mixture and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat each layer.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes (let sit for 20 minutes after taking it out of the oven before cutting). Garnish with cilantro (and sour cream and black olives, if desired).
- While the Mexican lasagna is in the oven, melt 3 Tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Stir in the two cans of green beans. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Continue frying until the green beans start to brown.
- Serve the green beans alongside the Mexican Lasagna.
Notes
I used ground turkey, because that’s what I’ve been able to get most inexpensively recently. But feel free to use ground beef or ground chicken instead! I also added about a cup of leftover cooked rice to add some bulk, but you can leave out the rice, or add a can of corn instead (or an extra can of beans).
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1129mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1679IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 4mg
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