Go Back
Homemade Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas photo

Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas

A layered, cheesy Mexican-style lasagna made with tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, corn, and a creamy chile-sour cream layer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 15 oz can Ro-tel tomatoes or tomatoes with chiles
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning see notes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or stock
  • 16 oz sour cream 1 pint
  • 4.5 oz can green chiles
  • 15 flour tortillas fajita-sized, or corn tortillas
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • Pico de gallo for garnish
  • Cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish
  • Jalapeños pickled, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 pounds ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Tilt the skillet and spoon off most of the rendered grease.
  4. Stir in 1 (15 oz) can drained black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 (15 oz) can Ro-tel tomatoes (or tomatoes with chiles), 1/4 cup taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup beef broth. Simmer over medium-low heat until most liquid has evaporated, about 10–12 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 16 oz sour cream with the 4.5 oz can green chiles until evenly mixed.
  6. Assemble the lasagna in a 9"x13" baking dish: spread one-third of the meat mixture evenly on the bottom, then cover with a layer of tortillas. Add another third of the meat, then one-third of the shredded cheddar.
  7. Add a second layer of tortillas, spread the sour cream–chile mixture over them, then sprinkle another third of the cheese.
  8. Top with a final layer of tortillas, spread the remaining meat mixture, and finish with the remaining shredded cheddar.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until heated through and bubbly. Let rest about 5 minutes, then top with pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and sliced pickled jalapeños if desired. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • See the video for visual guidance on layering and cutting tortillas to fit.
  • If using homemade taco seasoning, add 1 teaspoon salt to the meat mixture.
  • Corn tortillas may be substituted for flour tortillas.
  • Let the baked lasagna rest 5 minutes before slicing.