Mexican Lasagna

This Mexican Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food meets vibrant Mexican flavors. Layers of seasoned beef, tortillas, beans, cheese, and bold spicescome together in a crowd-pleasing casseroleperfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s guaranteed to become a favorite in your home!

Ingredients

✅ Customization Tip: Use pepper jack for extra spice, swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas if you prefer more structure!

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2: Cook the Beef Mixture

• • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned and softened (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  • Add minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutesuntil fragrant.

• Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna

  • Place 2 tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping as needed.
  • Add a layer of beef mixture, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Repeat two more times: tortillas, beef mixture, cheese.
  • Finish with a final layer of tortillas, topped with remaining cheese.

  Step 4: Bake

  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.

  Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

  • Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with your favorite toppings!

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  Cook Notes & Tips

  ✔ Tortilla Choices – Flour tortillas create a soft texture, while corn tortillas offer a sturdier bite.
  ✔ Cheese Variations – Blend cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper jack for an extra punch of flavor.
  ✔ Make-Ahead Option – Assemble 1 day in advance, refrigerate, then bake when ready (+5-10 extra minutes).