Description
Spicy Mexican Lasagna delivers a mouthwatering fusion of classic Italian and bold Mexican flavors in one comforting dish. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tortillas, melted cheese, and zesty salsa create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 2 green onions, sliced
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Dairy and Cheese Products:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 9–12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a large skillet over medium heat for beef preparation.
- Combine ground beef and onions in the skillet, cooking until beef browns and onions soften, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Introduce minced garlic and sauté for one minute, releasing aromatic flavors. Incorporate black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes until completely heated.
- Spread a thin beef mixture layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange corn tortillas as the first structural base, covering the initial meat layer.
- Distribute half the sour cream evenly across tortillas, followed by equal portions of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Create a second identical layer using remaining ingredients.
- Top the final layer with additional tortillas, remaining beef mixture, and cheese, ensuring complete coverage for optimal melting.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil, bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Allow lasagna to rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro for vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Drain excess beef fat completely to reduce greasiness and make the dish healthier.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner protein alternative.
- Use low-fat cheese varieties to cut down on calories without compromising flavor intensity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace corn tortillas with gluten-free tortilla options or cauliflower-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg