Mexican Lasagna Recipe: Tasty Layers, Easy Steps
This Mexican Lasagna Recipe is an easy dinner made with ground beef, beans, tortillas, and cheese baked into a hearty, taco-style lasagna. Great for weeknights, family meals, or feeding a crowd without much effort.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 small can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or Jack and Cheddar)
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a frying pan over moderate heat, put the ground meat to brown.
- 3
Drain the excess fat off. Put the onion and garlic in the dish and cook until soft and fragrant.
- 4
Then, mix in the taco seasoning and water and let it simmer for, say, 2 minutes. At the end, mix everything with the diced tomatoes, green chilies, and black beans.
- 5
Cook another 5 minutes for the concoction to be thickened.
- 6
Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish.
- 7
Place two tortillas over the beef mixture (you might need to tear them to fit).
- 8
Add a layer of the beef mixture, followed by shredded cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a cheese layer on top.
- 9
Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- 10
After 20 minutes, take off the aluminum foil and leave it in the oven for a further 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with diced tomatoes, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.