Healthy Tex-Mex Chili con Carne Lasagna

For the lasagna

• 100% whole wheat tortillas
• Healthy chili con carne (see recipe below)
• Shredded cooked chicken
• Low-fat grated protein cheese
• 1 onion

For the healthy chili con carne

• 1 handful of cooked pinto beans
• 1/2kg crushed canned tomatoes
• 200gr minced beef
• 1/2 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper
• Ground cayenne pepper
• Dried oregano
• Ground cumin
• Sweet paprika
• Pink Himalayan salt

Method

1. 1First, we prepare the healthy chili con carne.
2. 2In a pot, gently sauté the finely minced garlic, chopped onion, and chili pepper.
3. 3Next, stir in the finely diced red bell pepper.
4. 4Once the vegetables are soft, add the minced beef and season well with ground cayenne and pink Himalayan salt.
5. 5Once the meat is browned, pour in the crushed tomatoes.
6. 6Stir thoroughly, cover with a lid, and let simmer gently over low heat for 20 minutes.
7. 7After that, stir in the cooked pinto beans, oregano, cumin, and sweet paprika.
8. 8Continue simmering.
9. 9If it reduces too quickly, add a splash of water and let it cook for another 10 minutes so all the flavors come together.
10. 10Now we are ready to assemble our Tex-Mex lasagna.
11. 11Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
12. 12Line the bottom of a baking dish with a layer of 100% whole wheat tortillas.
13. 13Spread a bit of shredded chicken over the top.
14. 14Add a layer of the warm chili con carne.
15. 15Slice the onion very thinly and scatter a few slices over the sauce.
16. 16Finish with a sprinkle of grated cheese.
17. 17Top with another layer of tortillas and repeat the process layer by layer until you use up all the ingredients.
18. 18Bake at 180ºC for 30 minutes.
19. 19Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
20. 20All done! Our healthy Tex-Mex chili con carne lasagna is ready to serve.