Description
Hearty Mexican lasagna merges classic Italian and Mexican culinary traditions in one comforting dish. Layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, melted cheese, and zesty salsa create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded Mexican blend cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Canned and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salsa
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C), preparing for a flavor-packed Mexican-inspired casserole.
- In a spacious skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions over medium heat, cooking thoroughly for 5-7 minutes and carefully draining any excess fat.
- Infuse the meat with robust flavors by adding taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, black beans, salsa, and enchilada sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer and meld together for 5 minutes.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish by lightly greasing the surface and spreading a thin, even layer of the seasoned beef mixture.
- Create the first layer by carefully arranging tortillas across the meat, trimming edges as needed to ensure complete coverage. Distribute one-third of the remaining meat mixture and sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, carefully building the lasagna with alternating tortillas, meat, and cheese. Ensure the final layer is topped with a generous coating of cheese.
- Securely cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbling.
- Allow the Mexican lasagna to rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to settle. Garnish with fresh, vibrant cilantro before serving this zesty dish.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the taco seasoning or adding chopped jalapeños for extra heat.
- Use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the dish.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and make assembly quicker.
- Swap corn tortillas for low-carb alternatives like cauliflower tortillas to reduce carbohydrate intake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg