Mexican Chicken Lasagna with Chorizo Beans

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups of homemade or store-bought red salsa, preferably fire-roasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper

For the Beans

  • 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, casing removed
  • 2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, minced
  • 14.5 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 ounce can refried beans

For Remaining Fillings and Garnishes

  • 1 package 8” flour tortillas
  • 14.5 ounce can corn, drained
  • 8 ounces (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • Sour cream
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Preparation

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