Description
This Mexican Lasagna combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with the comforting ease of a layered casserole. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Layering:
- 1 (15 oz) can enchilada sauce, red or green
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the ground meat in a large skillet until browned. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Mix and Simmer: Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layering: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread enchilada sauce on the bottom. Layer tortillas, meat mixture, sauce, and cheese. Repeat layers, ending with tortillas on top.
- Bake: Pour remaining sauce over the top layer, sprinkle with cheese. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked bell peppers or refried beans for extra flavor.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Serve with sour cream, avocado, or chopped cilantro for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
