Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Easy Mexican Lasagna, a delightful fusion of Italian comfort and Mexican zest. This effortless dish layers corn tortillas with seasoned ground beef, vibrant green chilis, and hearty black beans, all topped with a generous blend of melting cheeses. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this lasagna is a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together around the table. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s bound to become a favorite in your household. Serve it with fresh garnishes or alongside classic sides for a complete meal that’s as inviting as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning (2 packets)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 14.5 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 4 oz. can green chilis
- 1 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 18 corn tortillas
- 6 cups shredded cheese (Monterey jack and cheddar blend works great)
- 1 medium tomato (diced for garnish)
- 1 bunch green onions (sliced for garnish)
- sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Brown ground beef with diced onion in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic later.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for flavor melding.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilis, and black beans; heat through.
- Layer corn tortillas in the baking dish, followed by meat mixture and cheese; repeat layers twice.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions; let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg