Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas (Printable Version)

A flavorful Tex-Mex twist on classic lasagna with layers of tortillas, seasoned beef, vegetables, and melted cheese.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef

→ Vegetables & Beans

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (5 oz) corn, drained
07 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Tortillas & Cheese

11 - 8 medium flour tortillas
12 - 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

→ Garnishes

13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Sliced jalapeños
15 - Sour cream

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final tortilla layer and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake 10 additional minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about tacos but in hearty, forkable comfort food form
  • Layers of seasoned meat, beans, and cheese create irresistible depth in every bite
  • Reheats beautifully and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • Tearing tortillas to fit is completely necessary and makes the final slices hold together better
  • Letting it rest for 5 minutes is not optional or you will end up with a messy slide apart situation
  • The filling should be slightly thicker than you think it needs to be or layers can collapse
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds before layering they will be more pliable
  • Use a mix of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack for the best melting and flavor
  • Let the filling cool slightly before assembling so it does not make tortillas soggy

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