Description
Spicy layers of Mexican lasagna dance with zesty flavors, blending cheesy tortillas and seasoned meat into a mouthwatering fiesta. Comfort meets culinary creativity in this hearty dish you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound ground chicken
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chiles
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup salsa
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F, preparing a casserole dish with light cooking spray.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, combining diced onions and minced garlic until meat is completely cooked through.
- Drain any accumulated fat, then incorporate taco seasoning, stirring thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Add salsa, black beans, and corn to the meat mixture, allowing ingredients to meld together for 8-10 minutes on low heat.
- Create the first layer in the baking dish by arranging tortillas to completely cover the bottom surface.
- Spread a generous portion of the seasoned meat mixture across the tortilla base, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle a substantial layer of shredded cheese over the meat, creating a rich and melty foundation.
- Repeat layering process with additional tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese, building multiple tiers of flavor.
- Finish the final layer with a thick blanket of cheese for a golden, crispy top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese becomes golden and edges turn slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-7 minutes to allow layers to set.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of cool sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap flour tortillas with whole wheat or low-carb tortillas for a more nutritious alternative.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavors.
- Prepare this dish ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating, then baking when ready to serve for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg