Mexican Lasagna
Layers of tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, salsa and molten cheese — lasagna night, with a south-of-the-border twist.
In a nutshell: This authentic mexican mexican lasagna comes together in just 55 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret: full coverage per layer is what keeps the slice standing tall instead of collapsing on. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Mexican lasagna: tortillas layered with seasoned beef, beans, salsa and molten cheese. A crowd-pleasing baked dinner with a Tex-Mex twist.
Key Equipment
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- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Aluminium foil
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Tear tortillas to fill gaps: full coverage per layer is what keeps the slice standing tall instead of collapsing on the plate.
- Resting is structural, not optional: 10 minutes lets the cheese set so slices lift cleanly from the dish.
- Drain the beans and corn well: extra liquid pools at the bottom and turns the lowest tortilla layer soggy.
Ingredients
8
servings
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1 lb ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning, 1 oz
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 can black beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
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1 can corn, 15 oz, drained
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2 cups salsa, divided
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10 flour tortillas, 8-inch
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3 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded, divided
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1 cup sour cream
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1 can diced green chillies, 4 oz
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1 tsp ground cumin
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2 green onions, sliced, for topping
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for topping
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the Filling
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown the beef with the onion in a skillet, drain, then stir in the taco seasoning, cumin, beans, corn, green chillies and 1 cup of salsa. Simmer 5 minutes.
Mix the Cream Layer
Stir the sour cream with 1 cup of the shredded cheese until combined. This creamy layer keeps the tortillas from drying out in the oven.
Layer the Dish
Spread half a cup of salsa in a greased 9x13-inch dish. Layer tortillas (overlapping, tearing to fit), then a third of the meat mixture, a third of the sour-cream mixture and a handful of cheese. Repeat twice more, finishing with tortillas, salsa and cheese.
Bake Covered, Then Golden
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 12-15 minutes more, until bubbling and golden at the edges.
Rest and Top
Rest for 10 minutes so the layers set, then top with green onions, cilantro and extra salsa or sour cream.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Flour tortillas are softer and layer most neatly. Corn tortillas work too and taste more traditional — warm them first so they do not crack.
Yes — assemble up to a day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Bake from cold, adding 10 minutes to the covered time.
Ground turkey, shredded chicken or a double portion of beans all work. Keep the seasoning the same so the flavour stays bold.
Mild to medium as written. Use hot salsa and add diced jalapeño to the filling for real heat.
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