Updated and revised February 2021
This recipe really came about after I made some "Mexican Rice" in my rice steamer and it was so darn good, BUT, I had a lot leftover, so, what to do? Well make this recipe of course.
RECIPE
Assemble
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place tortilla halves on the bottom overlapping each to fit. Cover tortillas with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture, then spoon some of the rice over top and 1 cup shredded cheese; repeat layers ending with cheese (you may have some rice leftover).
Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole is bubbly.
Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with your choice of topping options.
Yield: 4 servings
Enjoy,
Mary
So here's the deal; you can pretty much make this however you like. You can use flour or corn tortillas, and the toppings are all purely personal choice. We love this topped with sour cream and pickled jalapeno peppers, but you could also top with white Queso sauce and pickled red onions. Or use all of those for a "supreme lovers" rendition.
What do you need to make Tex/Mex Lasagna?
- corn or flour tortillas
- uncooked rice
- salsa
- taco seasoning
- ground beef (or other ground meat)
- shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
RECIPE
Ingredients
Rice
Rice
1 cup rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup salsa
1 tbsp. butter (reserved)
Ground beef
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. DIY Taco Seasoning Mix (or your favorite package)
1 tbsp. butter (reserved)
Ground beef
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. DIY Taco Seasoning Mix (or your favorite package)
1/3 cup water
Additional items
6 corn or flour tortillas, cut in half
2-3 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Additional items
6 corn or flour tortillas, cut in half
2-3 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Topping options
sour cream
pickled jalapeno peppers
pickled jalapeno peppers
white Queso sauce
pickled red onions
Method
Place all rice ingredients in a rice steamer and cook according to manufacturer's directions. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp. butter until melted. Let sit on "keep warm" until ready to use.
Method
Place all rice ingredients in a rice steamer and cook according to manufacturer's directions. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp. butter until melted. Let sit on "keep warm" until ready to use.
Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a fry pan; drain grease and add DIY Taco Seasoning mix and 1/3 cup water; simmer until water is mostly gone.
Assemble
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place tortilla halves on the bottom overlapping each to fit. Cover tortillas with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture, then spoon some of the rice over top and 1 cup shredded cheese; repeat layers ending with cheese (you may have some rice leftover).
Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole is bubbly.
Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with your choice of topping options.
Yield: 4 servings
Enjoy,
Mary
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