HEARTY MEXICAN LASAGNA

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This is one dish that is hearty enough to fill them up but tasty enough to keep them coming back for more! Flour torillas are an interesting switch from lasagna noodles.-Roma Rogers, Oshkosh, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 72 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 pounds ground beef
3 cups chopped onion
18 envelopes taco seasoning
6 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
6 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
32 to 40 flour tortillas (10 inches), cut into 2-inch strips
4-1/2 pounds shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In several Dutch ovens over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the taco seasoning, tomato sauce and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Spoon about 2 cups each into six 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with a single layer of tortilla strips. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers two more times. Divide the remaining meat sauce among pans (each pan will have about 7 cups of sauce). Top with remaining tortillas. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Abugri Abena
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I'm a vegetarian and I loved this recipe! The black beans and corn were a great addition and made the lasagna so hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Wardog2009
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I made this lasagna for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best lasagna he had ever had. The flavors were perfect and the cheese was gooey and delicious.


Nafisur Rahman
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This lasagna was a little bit spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Ahmer Tanoli
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were so rich and the lasagna was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


kelly mills
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfect! I loved the addition of the black beans and corn. It made the lasagna so much more hearty and flavorful.


Craig Wayland
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this Mexican version was amazing! The tortillas made it so much more flavorful and interesting. I will definitely be making this again.


Ricardo Gallarzo
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This lasagna was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.


Abraham Mesa
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I made this lasagna for my family and they loved it! They said it was the best lasagna they had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Traveler
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This lasagna was a little bit too cheesy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cheese if you don't like cheesy dishes.


Israa Saira
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this lasagna. The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Osabuohien Johnbest
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This lasagna was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarai Togba
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again.


Entresol
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This lasagna was a little bit spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Aiden Dobrota
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I'm a vegetarian and I loved this recipe! The black beans and corn were a great addition and made the lasagna so hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Avad Ona
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I made this lasagna for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best lasagna he had ever had. The flavors were perfect and the cheese was gooey and delicious.


Jeanette Banks
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfect! I loved the addition of the black beans and corn. It made the lasagna so much more hearty and flavorful.


Jayjay Owens
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I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this Mexican version was amazing! The tortillas made it so much more flavorful and interesting. I will definitely be making this again.


Purity Tarus
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were so rich and the lasagna was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.


sandi westover
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This hearty Mexican lasagna was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.