Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas (Printable version)

Tortilla layered with spiced beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese for a satisfying Tex-Mex twist on Italian comfort food.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat 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 to taste.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on the bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of the meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final layer of tortillas and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
10 - Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The beef filling stays incredibly juicy because all those vegetables release their moisture right into the meat
  • You get that comfort food satisfaction of layered cheesy goodness with a spicy kick that regular lasagna just cant deliver
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the beef. The first time I made this I was lazy about it and ended up with a pool of grease on top
  • The tortillas will absorb moisture and soften during baking. That's exactly what you want. Don't worry if they seem stiff going in
03 -
  • If your tortillas are too stiff to bend, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds
  • Spray the foil touching the cheese with cooking spray so the cheese doesn't stick when you remove it

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