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Mexican Lasagna
This
Mexican Lasagna
recipe is loaded with stacked tortillas, seasoned ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, corn, black beans, refried beans, and cheese.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
main dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
ground beef, lasagna, tortillas
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
500
kcal
Author:
An Easy Budget Recipes Original!
Cost:
$12.83
Equipment
13x9-inch baking dish
measuring cups
cutting board
chef's knife
Measuring spoons
large skillet
Wooden mixing spoon
Ingredients
MEXICAN LASAGNA:
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
1
pound
lean ground beef
1
small
½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
2
large garlic cloves
minced
2
Tablespoons
taco seasoning
2
10 oz cans Rotel
15
oz
can Southwest corn
drained
15
oz
can black beans
rinsed and drained well
12
8 inch flour tortillas
16
oz
can refried beans
3
cups
shredded cheese
cheddar or Mexican blend
TOPPINGS:
Salsa
Sour cream
Guacamole
Cilantro
Green onions
Avocado
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
PREP OVEN AND PAN:
Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
COOK FILLING:
Heat olive oil to a large skillet and cook ground beef until almost all browned.
Add onion and cook until the beef is completely browned.
Add garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in taco seasoning until well combined.
Add Rotel tomatoes, corn, and black beans and stir until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until all the flavors are combined.
ASSEMBLE:
Layer tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping slightly and cutting to fit if necessary.
Spread a layer of refried beans on top of the tortillas.
Add ¼ of the cheese over the beans.
Next, top with ⅓ of the meat mixture.
Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of tortillas.
Top with the remaining cheese.
BAKE AND SERVE:
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Serve with the toppings of your choice.
Nutrition
Serving:
1.5
cups
|
Calories:
500
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
52
g
|
Protein:
33
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
68
mg
|
Sodium:
1191
mg
|
Potassium:
600
mg
|
Fiber:
9
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
532
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
308
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg