Name: Mexicana lasagne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Mission Burrito Kit; 1 Mission Salsa jar; 500 gram mince; 100 millilitre water; 500 gram shredded cheese; 20 gram garlic powder

Mexicana lasagne

Who would have thought to include Mexican spices in a traditionally-Italian dish? The lasagne game has changed forever - and we like it a lot. This tasty recipe uses tortillas in place of pasta sheets for a deliciously different texture.

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Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

50M

Total

1H 10M

Ingredients

1 Mission Burrito Kit

1 Mission Salsa jar

500 gram mince

100 millilitre water

500 gram shredded cheese

20 gram garlic powder

Method

1.In a large pan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, taco seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

2.Preheat oven to 180°C

3.Using a round pan, place a tortilla on the bottom of the pan. Then layer on some of the meat mixture, salsa and cheese. Place another tortilla, followed by the meat mixture, salsa and cheese. Continue with this until all of the tortillas are used.

4.Bake, uncovered, at 180°C for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

You’ll find Mission Burrito Kits at all good supermarkets. They contain 8 tortillas, taco seasoning and salsa.
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