Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable)

Tortilla layers with spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheesy topping for a hearty Tex-Mex bake.

# 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

# Steps:

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 to the skillet. Sauté for 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 to taste.
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 final layer of tortillas and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the perfect crowd pleaser that feeds a hungry family without requiring hours at the stove
  • The layers of melty cheese and spiced beef create an incredibly satisfying forkful every single time
02 -
  • Dont skip the resting time or your layers will slide apart when you try to serve it
  • Tearing the tortillas to fit is not just acceptable, its actually better than leaving gaps
03 -
  • If the cheese is browning too quickly, tent with foil for the first 20 minutes then uncover
  • Add a can of diced green chilies to the meat mixture for another layer of flavor that makes people ask whats your secret

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