Dinner for 9

Mexican Tortilla Lasagna

Name: Mexican Tortilla Lasagna
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil (optional); 1 1/2 lb ground beef; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 red onion; 1 red bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground oregano; 1 can (28 oz) chopped tomatoes; 2 cups low sodium beef broth; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 3 cans (16 oz) white navy beans; 1 cup sour cream; 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup grated queso fresco; 15 corn tortillas; 2 avocados; 1 lemon

$15.53for 4120 minServes 9

Seasoned beef, beans, tomatoes, tortillas, sour cream, and cheese bake together in layers for a hearty casserole.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$8.23Typical price
	Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical	28 oz	$2.24Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Canned beans, 48 oz$0.09/oz typical	48 oz	$4.32Typical price
	Sour cream, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	8.5 oz	$1.19Typical price
	Mozzarella, 10 oz$0.30/oz typical	10 oz	$3.00Typical price
	Blue cheese, 3 oz$0.80/oz typical	3 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Tortillas, 15$0.30 each typical	15	$4.50Typical price
	Avocados, 2$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$34.93

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

120 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
9servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Dinners Cold-weather comfort

Typical price

$3.88 per serving$15.53 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
1 1/2 lb ground beef
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion
1 red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp sweet paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground oregano
1 can (28 oz) chopped tomatoes
2 cups low sodium beef broth
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3 cans (16 oz) white navy beans
1 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated queso fresco
15 corn tortillas
2 avocados
1 lemon

Steps

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the beef, chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 10 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the cayenne, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and vinegar, then simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir the beans into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Spread a little sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, then layer tortillas, beef mixture, sour cream, mozzarella, and queso fresco until used.
Bake uncovered at 375 F for 30 minutes until bubbling and hot throughout.
Rest the lasagna for 10 minutes, then top with sliced avocado and lemon juice.

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