Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Print Version)
Tortillas layered with spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheese create this hearty Tex-Mex inspired bake.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb 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 tsp 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 your oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for about 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on the bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with a final layer of tortillas and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of melted cheese and spiced beef between soft tortillas creates the most incredible comfort food crossover
- It feeds a crowd and actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for leftovers or meal prep
02 -
- I once skipped the resting step and ended up with a beautiful delicious mess on every plate so do not skip this crucial waiting period
- Tearing tortillas to fill gaps is completely necessary and actually helps the layers hold together better than perfectly placed whole ones
03 -
- Grating your own cheese from blocks makes an incredible difference in how it melts and stretches
- Warming the tortillas for 30 seconds in the microwave makes them more pliable and less likely to crack