MEXICAN LASAGNA ENCHILADA STACK

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An enchilada - layered like a lasagna! Made with Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork) but you can substitute with any shredded or diced (cooked) chicken, beef or pork. This recipe makes 4 generous servings or 6 small servings.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 - 6 tortillas
2 cups shredded Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork) (see notes)
1 can (400g/15oz) corn
1 can (400g/15oz) black beans or red kidney beans
1 small red capsicum (bell pepper), diced
2¼ cups enchilada sauce, separated (preferably homemade - here's my Easy Classic Enchilada Sauce)
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or any other melting cheese)
Fresh parsley or coriander, finely chopped (optional - for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
  • Combine the Pork Carnitas, corn, black beans, capsicum and 1½ cups of enchilada sauce in a bowl. Mix to combine.
  • Spread 1 tbsp of enchilada sauce on the base of a baking dish.
  • Line the baking dish with tortillas. I find the best way to do this is to cut the tortillas in half, place 2 on the baking dish (with the straight cut side lined to the edge of the baking dish), then cut 1 tortilla into 6 to 8 pieces and use those wedges to fill the gaps.
  • Spread half the filling across the tortillas.
  • Top with another layer of tortillas, then spread the remaining filling on top.
  • Top with a third and final layer of tortillas. Spread remaining enchilada sauce (3/4 cup) across the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and started to turn golden.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley or coriander if desired and serve.

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