Description
Cheesy, layered Mexican Lasagna with tortillas, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce. Cozy, customizable, and weeknight-ready — slices beautifully and reheats like a dream.
Ingredients
FILLING
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (or 3 tbsp) taco seasoning
- 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce (plus extra if needed)
LAYERING
- 10–12 8-inch flour tortillas (or 9–12 no-boil lasagna noodles)
- 3 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend/Monterey Jack/cheddar)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, dollops)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
TOPPING
Green onions, cilantro, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, lime wedges, sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
2. Brown beef in a large skillet (olive oil if needed). Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Add onion; cook 2–3 min. Stir in garlic; cook 30 sec.
4. Add taco seasoning and cumin; cook 30 sec. Stir in beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, and enchilada sauce. Simmer 3–4 min until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the dish. Layer tortillas (tear to fit) or no-boil noodles, 1/3 filling, dollops of sour cream (optional), and 1 cup cheese. Repeat for 3 total layers.
6. Top with tortillas/noodles, sauce, and remaining cheese. Cover loosely with foil.
7. Bake 20 min covered, then uncover and bake 10–12 min until bubbly and golden. Rest 10 min before slicing. Garnish and serve with lime.
Notes
Make-ahead: assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add 5–10 minutes to bake time.
Vegetarian: double the beans, add sautéed peppers/zucchini, and skip the meat.
Spice: add chipotle in adobo or jalapeños to filling; use hot enchilada sauce.
Freezer: cool, wrap, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight; reheat covered at 350°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg