Mexican Lasagna

This is a great recipe that we love. I always get great reviews and requests for the recipe. I usually add ground beef to the vegetable mixture as we love meat!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  cups onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups green peppers, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  cup salsa
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans
• 4 -6  flour tortillas or 4 -6  corn tortillas
• 2  cups cheddar cheese, shredded
•  sour cream
• 1  lb ground beef (cooked) (optional)

Directions

1. Sautee onions, garlic and green pepper in oil until tender.
2. Add tomatoes (drained), salsa and cumin, bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for two minutes.
4. Drain and rinse beans and add to others. If you are using, add ground beef here.
5. In a 9X13 pan, layer 1/3 of the bean mixture, then tortillas then 1/2 of the cheese.
6. Repeat with 1/3 of the beans then tortillas then the rest of the beans and put the remaining cheese on top.
7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes and serve with sour cream.
8. Option: Add ground cooked ground beef to the bean mixture for non-vegetarian version.