Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 lb

ground spicy turkey or ground beef

1 can

tomatoe sauce

1 jar

salsa

of choice

1 packages

taco seasoning

1 cup

water

1 tsp

minced garlic

1 tbsp

onion flakes

1 can

chopped olives

of choice

1 cup

sour cream

4 unit

green onion stalks

1 tsp

garlic salt

0.25 unit

jalapeno

1 bunch

cilantro

1 box

no boil lasagna noodles

1 cup

oaxaca cheese

1 unit

mixed cheddar & jack cheese

2 cup

refried or boiled pinto beans

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Cook ground meat (turkey or beef) with minced garlic, garlic salt, and onion flakes in a skillet over medium heat until browned.

Step 3
~5 min

Drain any excess fat.

Step 4
~5 min

Add tomato sauce, salsa, taco seasoning, water, chopped olives, and refried or boiled pinto beans to the cooked meat.

Step 5
~5 min

Bring the mixture to a simmer and then turn off the heat.

Step 6
~5 min

Spoon a small amount of the sauce onto the bottom of a casserole dish.

Step 7
~5 min

Layer with no-boil lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and a mixture of cheddar & jack cheese.

Step 8
~5 min

Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of oaxaca cheese and olives on top.

Step 9
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Step 10
~5 min

While the lasagna is baking, prepare the cilantro dressing by blending cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno and green onion stalks together until creamy and smooth.

Step 11
~5 min

Let the lasagna cool slightly before serving. Top with cilantro dressing and green onion stalk.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, add more jalapeno or use a spicier salsa.

Use a pre-shredded cheese blend to save time.

To prevent the noodles from sticking, make sure there's enough sauce in each layer.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and Mexican rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Side Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico/Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Fusion cuisine, blending Mexican flavors with Italian-American lasagna.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Potluck
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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