Description
Mexican Lasagna is a flavorful fusion of traditional Italian lasagna and bold Mexican cuisine. This dish layers tortillas instead of pasta, with spiced ground meat, black beans, veggies, zesty sauces, and lots of melted cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or potlucks. Get ready for a cheesy, hearty, and irresistible meal that’s easy to make and even easier to love!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
8-10 medium-sized flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-2 bell peppers, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Sour cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the ground meat to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add black beans, corn, and half of the salsa. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to blend flavors.
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of tortillas over the sauce, cutting them to fit if needed.
Add a portion of the meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
Repeat layers: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese, and a drizzle of enchilada sauce. Finish with tortillas topped with sauce and lots of cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Customize with jalapeños, green chilies, or olives for extra flavor.
For a creamier texture, add a layer of sour cream or cream cheese between the layers.
Vegetarian option: Swap the meat for lentils or extra beans.
Adjust the spice level with mild or hot salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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