Description
A flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, this Mexican Lasagna features tortillas layered with taco-seasoned beef, beans, salsa, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 8–10 flour or corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water per instructions.
- Stir in beans, corn, and 1 cup salsa. Simmer 5 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13 dish, spread thin salsa layer.
- Layer 3 tortillas, half meat mixture, 1 cup cheese, sour cream.
- Repeat layers.
- Top final tortilla layer with remaining salsa and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover, bake 10 more.
- 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