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Mexican Lasagna on a white plate.
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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: ground beef, lasagna, tortillas
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 500kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
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: 1.5cups | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 5mg