Description
This Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas is a delightful twist on comfort food, filled with flavorful layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, cheese, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 pound Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (to taste)
- 1 can Canned Tomatoes (diced or crushed)
- 1 can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Sweet Corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
- 8 tortillas Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup Enchilada Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups Cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack, shredded)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for an extra minute until fragrant.
- Introduce the ground meat to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, ensuring it’s fully cooked through.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, canned tomatoes, black beans, corn, and paprika. Let the mixture simmer for 5-6 minutes to thicken and allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Meanwhile, grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Start with 2 tortillas as the base layer in the baking dish. Evenly distribute the meat mixture, followed by a layer of sour cream, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ensuring tortillas are on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Allow the Mexican Lasagna to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve garnished with fresh avocado, cilantro, and lime for an extra pop of flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg