Description
This Mexican Lasagna is a flavorful, cheesy, layered dinner that combines all the bold tastes of tacos with the hearty comfort of lasagna. It’s packed with seasoned beef, tortillas, beans, and cheese — the perfect crowd-pleasing meal for family dinner night!
Ingredients
For the meat filling:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning
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½ cup water
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
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Salt and pepper to taste
For assembling:
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8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
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2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
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1 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
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½ cup sour cream (optional for layering or topping)
For garnish (optional):
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Chopped fresh cilantro
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Sliced green onions
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Diced tomatoes
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Avocado or guacamole
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Extra sour cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the meat filling:
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in taco seasoning, water, black beans, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
3️⃣ Layer the lasagna:
Spread a spoonful of salsa or enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer 2 tortillas to cover the base. Add ⅓ of the meat mixture, a few dollops of sour cream (if using), and a handful of shredded cheese. Repeat layers (tortillas, meat, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
4️⃣ Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
5️⃣ Cool and serve:
Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve warm.
Notes
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You can substitute cooked shredded chicken for the ground beef.
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For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or use spicy salsa.
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge and are even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min