Mexican Lasagan

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Mexican Lasagna—a bold and flavorful fusion of Tex-Mex and Italian comfort food! Layers of soft flour tortillas replace traditional pasta sheets, embracing a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef or turkey, black beans, corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Generously topped with gooey Mexican blend cheese, this casserole bakes to bubbly perfection in just 35 minutes. Quick to assemble and bursting with vibrant spices and textures, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a dinner the whole family will love. Packed with protein, easy prep, and a unique twist, this Mexican Lasagna recipe is a true winner for busy nights!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can canned corn, drained
• 8 pieces flour tortillas (8-inch size)
• 3 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease, if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of tortillas on top, tearing them as needed to create an even layer that covers the dish completely.

Step 6

Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheese over the meat mixture.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process (tortillas, meat mixture, cheese) two more times, ending with a generous layer of shredded cheese on top.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the Mexican Lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Optionally, garnish with sour cream and chopped cilantro. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2806.7 grams (2806.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4915

Total Fat 286.20g	367%
Saturated Fat 133.70g	669%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 796mg	265%
Sodium 11127mg	484%
Total Carbohydrate 402.00g	146%
Dietary Fiber 51.00g	182%
Total Sugars 53.90g
Protein 223.90g	448%

Vitamin D 72IU	360%
Calcium 3343mg	257%
Iron 33mg	181%
Potassium 4370mg	93%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.7%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 31.7%