Saturday, November 1, 2008

Mexican Lasagna



3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken breast *(couldn't find this, so we used ground turkey)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 red onion, chopped *(we left out all onions because Laura is allergic to them)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup medium heat taco sauce or 1 (14-oz) can stewed or fire roasted tomatoes *(we used taco sauce)
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Salt
8 (8 inch) spinach flour tortillas *(we used regular tortillas)
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or shredded pepper jack
2 scallions, finely chopped
*(We also served this with sour cream, which was a great addition)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - twice around the pan. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat, 5 minutes. Add taco sauce or stewed or fire roasted tomatoes. Add black beans and corn. Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste. Coat a shallow baking dish with remaining extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon oil. Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to make them easy to layer with. Build lasagna in layers of meat and beans, then tortillas, then cheese. Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese again. Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly. Top with the scallions and serve.

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