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Layered Mexican Lasagna with tortillas, beef, beans, and melted cheese in a casserole dish.

Mexican Lasagna Recipe


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, this Mexican Lasagna features tortillas layered with taco-seasoned beef, beans, salsa, and cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 810 flour or corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water per instructions.
  4. Stir in beans, corn, and 1 cup salsa. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. In a greased 9×13 dish, spread thin salsa layer.
  6. Layer 3 tortillas, half meat mixture, 1 cup cheese, sour cream.
  7. Repeat layers.
  8. Top final tortilla layer with remaining salsa and cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover, bake 10 more.
  10. Cool 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Notes

  • Use vegetarian crumbles or sautéed vegetables for a meatless version.
  • Add jalapeños for heat.
  • Freeze leftovers for quick meals.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 790mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Mexican Lasagna, taco lasagna, Mexican casserole, tortilla lasagna, Tex-Mex lasagna