Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable)

Flavorful Tex-Mex layers of tortillas, spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheese baked to golden perfection.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 - ½ 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 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to skillet. Sauté 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final tortilla layer and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil. Bake 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake 10 additional minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of familiar lasagna comfort with bold Tex-Mex flavors creates something unexpectedly magical
  • Its a crowd-pleasing casserole that feeds a hungry family with minimal fuss and maximum satisfaction
02 -
  • Tearing the tortillas to fit actually helps them interlock better than perfect layers would
  • The resting period is crucial or youll end up with a sloppy mess when you try to serve it
03 -
  • If your taco seasoning packet seems small, add extra cumin and smoked paprika
  • Grate your own cheese for better melting and avoid anti-caking agents

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