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Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas: Easy Dinner Recipe
This Mexican Lasagna is a fun and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, using soft tortillas instead of pasta and layering them with seasoned ground beef, beans, salsa, and gooey cheese. It’s easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 cup salsa mild, medium, or hot
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 6 large flour tortillas or corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Meat Mixture
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and taco seasoning, stirring for 1 minute.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, salsa, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Layers
- Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place two tortillas over the meat mixture, slightly overlapping.
- Spread half of the sour cream over the tortillas.
- Add 1/3 of the meat mixture and 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers two more times, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake and Serve
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with extra sour cream, avocado, or salsa.
Notes
- Make it Spicy: Add jalapeños or use spicy salsa for an extra kick.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 40gFat: 20g