"Mexican Lasagna! Also known as Taco Lasagna or Mexican Casserole, this dish is layered with corn tortillas, ground beef, green chiles, beans, salsa, and cheese. A huge hit with a crowd! Perfect for potlucks...."
INGREDIENTS
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Extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/4 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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1 14-oz can refried pinto beans (or you can make your own refried beans)
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2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
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1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, chopped (about 1 cup)
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3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
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1 28-oz can crushed or diced tomatoes, preferably "Fire Roasted"
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1 7-oz can diced green Anaheim chiles
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (choose sturdy tortillas mad with yellow corn)
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2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 oz)
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2 cups coarsely grated mild cheddar cheese (about 8 oz)
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Sour cream
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Avocado
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Cilantro
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Iceberg lettuce