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Easy And Delicious Mexican Lasagna Recipe

A layered Mexican-style lasagna made with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn tortillas, and a blend of jack and cheddar cheeses. Baked until bubbly and served with tomato, cilantro, sour cream, and avocado.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb.ground beef
  • 1 mediumyellow onion diced
  • 2 mediumcloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp.taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cupwater
  • 1 can 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz.green chiles
  • 1 can 15-ounce black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15-ounce corn, drained
  • 18 smallcorn tortillas divided
  • 4 cupsshredded jack and cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 mediumtomato dicedto garnish
  • 1 tbsp.chopped cilantroto garnish
  • sour cream avocadoto garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium diced yellow onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks.
  3. Add 2 medium cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 1–2 minutes more.
  4. Stir in 1 tbsp taco seasoning and ½ cup water; cook until the seasoning is well combined with the meat.
  5. Add 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), 4 oz green chiles, 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained). Stir to combine and heat through, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  6. Assemble the lasagna in the prepared 9×13 dish: arrange 6 small corn tortillas in an even layer on the bottom, overlapping slightly to cover the base.
  7. Spread one-third of the meat-and-vegetable mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle one-third of the 4 cups shredded jack and cheddar cheese over the meat.
  8. Repeat two more times: a layer of 6 tortillas, one-third of the meat mixture, and one-third of the cheese, so you have three tortilla/meat/cheese layers total and all tortillas and cheese are used.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
  11. Garnish with 1 medium diced tomato and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro. Serve warm with sour cream and avocado on the side.

Notes

Notes
Serving Suggestions
Mexican Lasagna is delicious on its own but can be paired with various accompaniments to enhance the dining experience. Serve each slice with a dollop of sour cream and a side of homemade guacamole or salsa for a burst of freshness. Garnish with fresh lettuce, black olives, red bell pepper, green chilies, or cilantro. A crisp green salad with a tangy vinaigrette provides a refreshing contrast to the hearty flavors of the lasagna. Pair with your favorite Mexican beverages such as margaritas, horchata, or agua fresca for a complete meal.
Try my
Mexican Rice
or
Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
on the side!