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tex-mex 'lasagna'

just living that casserole life!

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Julia Turshen
Sep 02, 2025
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About today’s recipe

Hi friends! I’m finding it a little hard to believe it’s September. But I’ve got a super comforting recipe for you today that’s the sort-of thing I love for an easy weeknight dinner that doubles as a cozy, good-to-reheat lunch for the next day.

Enter: Tex-Mex Lasagna. It’s got similar flavors and vibes of enchiladas without the frying or filling of the tortillas, plus the layers and cheesiness of lasagna without having to deal with boiling sheets of pasta. Plus, the corn tortillas make the whole thing inadvertently gluten-free if that’s relevant for you (i.e you have celiac).

Melted cheese makes everything better.
Served with a simple salad of chopped romaine, shredded red cabbage and avocado dressed with lime juice, olive oil and salt. A perfect meal!
Layered and ready to bake!

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  • The full recipe!!

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    • HOW TO REHEAT LEFTOVERS

    • WHAT TO DO IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PRESSURE COOKER

    • IDEAS FOR OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

    • WHAT ELSE YOU CAN DO WITH THE BEEF MIXTURE

    • BUT WHAT IF YOU DON’T LIKE BEEF?

    • HOW TO MAKE THIS VEGETARIAN

    • HOW TO MAKE THIS VEGAN

    • HOW TO STRETCH THIS TO FEED MORE PEOPLE

    • HOW TO MAKE THIS SPICIER

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Step by step!!

Tex-Mex ‘Lasagna’

Serves about 4 heartily!

  • 1 small red onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)

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