Dinner for 9
Mexican Tortilla Lasagna
Seasoned beef, beans, tomatoes, tortillas, sour cream, and cheese bake together in layers for a hearty casserole.
$15.53for 4 servings
$3.88 per serving$15.53 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 48 oz | $4.32Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 10 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 3 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 15 | $4.50Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $34.93 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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