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I was confused the first time I went to Mexico and ordered tacos. You see in Mexico, tacos don't come on a hard shell like they do at Taco Bell, they are served on soft corn tortillas. It's a good thing I can't understand Spanish because I'm sure they were saying bad things about me when I made the comparison. They probably would've shot me dead if I had asked for the spicy packets of sauce.
Despite being a gringo, I eventually learned the difference and became a huge fan of Mexican food. I don't know if it's the cheese, the spice, or what but I just absolutely love the stuff. I've travelled throughout the southwest and had many variations but my absolute favorite is Tex-Mex. In the spirit of the Longhorn 70.3, I thought I would post a Tex-Mex lasagna... it was delicious.
Tex-Mex Lasagna
- one package of Jenni-O extra-lean ground turkey
- one 14oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- one red bell pepper, chopped
- one yellow bell pepper, chopped
- one large onion, chopped
- two 14oz cans of diced tomatoes
- one 7oz can of green chiles
- three garlic cloves, chopped
- one tbsp chili powder
- one tbsp ground cumin
- one tbsp ground coriander seed
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 8oz of reduced-fat four cheese Mexican
- 8 - 12 inch whole wheat tortillas *
- two tbsp olive oil
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
In a stockpot, cook turkey in one tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked through and juices run clear. Drain and set aside.
Add one tbsp olive oil to pot, sauté onions, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper for 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Continue to cook for one minute. Add beans, tomatoes, and chiles. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Rip tortillas in to quarters and place a layer on a greased 9x13 baking dish. Add a layer of turkey mixture, sprinkle with one cup of cheese, add another layer of tortillas, top with turkey mixture, and add remaining cup of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is completely melted.
* NOTE: I was trying to find the healthiest tortillas but clever marketing makes it quite difficult. After turning over every package and inspecting the contents and nutritional information, I discovered that the Smart & Delicious, 100 Calorie, 98% fat-free, 100% whole wheat tortillas were the best choice.
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