Lasaña mexicana: guía para principiantes de un plato que encanta a todos

Ingredientes

• 1 pound lean ground beef or ground chicken
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 4-ounce can of mild chopped green chilis
• 15-ounce can seasoned black beans (drained but not rinsed)
• 10 (8-inch) soft taco-sized flour tortillas
• 16-ounce jar of mild chunky salsa
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Preparación

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   --- Step 1: Preheat Your Oven ---

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   --- Step 2: Prepare the Meat Mixture ---

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   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef (or chicken) and diced yellow onion. Season with salt and black pepper.

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   Beginner Tip: You’ll know the meat is done when it’s fully browned and no longer translucent. If using chicken, cook until it’s white and crumbly.

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   Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from becoming greasy.

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   Add the taco seasoning, water, green chilis, and seasoned black beans to the skillet. Stir to coat everything evenly.

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   Lower the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.

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   --- Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna ---

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   Beginner Tip: Don’t worry if the tortillas don’t fit perfectly. They’ll soften as they bake and conform to the shape of the dish.

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    Spread ⅓ of the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas.

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    Top with ½ cup of salsa, spreading it out with the back of a spoon.

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    Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the salsa.

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    Repeat the layering process: Add 4 tortillas (two on top of each other) followed by another ⅓ of the meat mixture, salsa, and cheese.

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    For the final layer, add 4 more tortillas, the remaining meat mixture, ½ cup of salsa, and the rest of the shredded cheeses.

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    Place the assembled lasagna on the center rack of your oven.

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    Beginner Tip: Keep an eye on the lasagna during the last 5 minutes of baking. If the cheese starts to brown too much, cover it loosely with foil.

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    --- Step 5: Rest and Garnish ---

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    Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool on the counter for at least 15 minutes. This allows the layers to set, making it easier to slice and serve.

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    Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of diced Roma tomatoes to individual servings, if desired.