Mexican Lasagna with Tortilla Layers (Print version)

A hearty Tex-Mex layered bake with tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, and melted cheese.

# What you need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Vegetables & Beans

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (5 oz) corn, drained
07 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Tortillas & Cheese

11 - 8 medium flour tortillas
12 - 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

→ Garnishes

13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Sliced jalapeños
15 - Sour cream

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final tortillas and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake 10 additional minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The tortilla layers get soft and pillowy in the oven, absorbing all those seasoned juices
  • It feeds a crowd easily and somehow tastes even better as leftovers the next day
02 -
  • The resting period is not optional if you want neat slices instead of a delicious mess on the plate
  • Tearing the tortillas to fit is better than overlapping them which creates uneven layers
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese from a block instead of buying pre shredded cheese for a creamier melt
  • Spread a little salsa between layers for pockets of extra flavor and moisture

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