Enchilada Lasagna

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cans (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (16 oz)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1 can of enchilada sauce, the cumin and salt; set aside. In small bowl, mix egg, cottage cheese and chiles; set aside.
  • 3
    Using remaining can of enchilada sauce, ladle 1/3 cup of the sauce into baking dish. Top with 4 noodles, half of the beef mixture (about 1 3/4 cups), half of the cottage cheese mixture (about 1 cup) and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 4 noodles. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over noodles. Spoon tomatoes over sauce.
  • 4
    Cover; bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 2 cups shredded cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

  • For a smoother consistency, blend the cottage cheese in a food processor before mixing it with the egg and chiles.
  • Garnish this beef Enchilada Lasagna with chopped fresh cilantro leaves and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
31g
47%
Saturated Fat
15g
75%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
1250mg
52%
Potassium
430mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
5g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
45%
45%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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