Tex-Mex Style Casserole

I made this recipe for the first time 2 years ago and recently decided to recreate it. It was a rainy gloomy day when I decided to make it, which is very fitting because this casserole makes you want to just curl up on the couch and eat it while watching a good movie. It’s so comforting and is full of so many flavors.

I used flour tortillas, enchilada sauce, cheese, and a great blend of ground turkey, seasonings, and zucchini to bring this dish together. If you are anything like me and you want grab and go options during the week, this is a winner! I like to make dishes like this ahead of time and reheat them for lunch and dinner. I hope you love it as much as I do.

Author: Leslie Bobo, RDN

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Tex-Mex Style Casserole

This Tex-Mex style lasagna will become a weeknight staple in your home. It's full of delicious flavors from enchilada sauce to gooey cheese, and also has yummy zucchini!

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning

• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• Dash of salt and pepper

Lasagna

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 3 medium size zucchini
• 1 4 oz. can green chiles
• 1 15 oz. can red enchilada sauce
• 6 flour tortillas
• 1-1.5 cup Mexican style shredded
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey and let brown ~8 minutes, continuing to stir to cook evenly. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, let simmer for ~5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Finely chop the onion and thinly slice the zucchini. Place 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the onions, let cook for ~2 minutes and then add the zucchini slices. Let cook ~15 minutes, stirring to make sure they cook evenly.
4. Mix together the ground turkey, veggies, and add in the green chiles and 3/4 cup cheese.
5. In a casserole dish spread half of the can of enchilada sauce on the bottom and top with two tortillas. Add half of the turkey and veggie mixture and spread out evenly. Top with 2 more tortillas, 1/4 of the can of enchilada sauce, and the remainder of the turkey and veggie mix. Top with 2 tortillas and the rest of the enchilada sauce. Sprinkle 1/4-1/2 cup more shredded cheese on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes.

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