Mexican Lasagna (Printer-Friendly)
Layers of tortillas, spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheese baked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables & Beans
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (5 oz) corn, drained
07 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
→ Sauces & Seasonings
08 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Tortillas & Cheese
11 - 8 medium flour tortillas
12 - 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Sliced jalapeños
15 - Sour cream
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on the bottom, tearing as needed to fit. Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with one-fourth of the cheese.
06 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with a final layer of tortillas and remaining cheese.
07 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It delivers all the comfort of lasagna with the bold flavors you crave from Tex-Mex food
- The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
- Letting the dish rest for 5 minutes before slicing is crucial, otherwise the layers will slide apart when you serve it
- Tearing the tortillas to fill gaps is better than overlapping them too much, which can make some sections soggy
03 -
- Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds before layering, they will fold more easily and stay pliable
- If the edges of your tortillas are getting too dark before the center is hot, tent the dish with foil for the last 10 minutes