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Mexican Lasagna with Cactus
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Mexican Lasagna with Cactus

9 ingredients 30 min + 50 min 16 servings openrecipes
Mexican Lasagna with Cactus

"This is the Italianization of a stacked enchilada. Great for a party where you need to bring something, and easy to make. Canned nopalitos (cactus) can be found in the Hispanic foods section of grocery stores."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

958
Calories
50g
Protein
29g
Fat
119g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 8 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Beef 100g cooked 250
Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Taco not in our table 0
Enchilada not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 pounds ground beef
  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
  • 4 (15 ounce) packages flour tortillas, cut in half - divided
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free refried beans
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages queso fresco (Mexican cheese), thinly sliced - divided
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar nopalitos (sliced cactus), drained - divided

Directions

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