Ground Beef and Green Chili Lasagna

 

Ground Beef and Green Chili Lasagna

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

1 lb (450g) ground beef

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

1/2 cup tomato paste

1 can (4 oz) diced green chilis

1 small onion (diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp ground cumin

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1 tbsp olive oil

For the Lasagna:

9 lasagna noodles (uncooked)

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups ricotta cheese

1 egg

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Meat Sauce:

Cook the Beef: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced green chilis. Season with oregano, basil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Cook the Lasagna Noodles:

Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Assemble the Lasagna:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Layer the Lasagna: In a baking dish (preferably a 9x13 inch pan), spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.

Add Cheese: Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a generous layer of meat sauce. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce and a generous topping of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Bake the Lasagna:

Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is slightly golden brown.

enjooy!!.