Mexican Lasagna with Tortilla Layers (Printable)

Layered tortillas with spicy beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese for a Tex-Mex twist on Italian comfort food.

# 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 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 skillet; 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 to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of cheese.
07 - Repeat layering twice: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final tortilla layer and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil; bake 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil; bake additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The tortilla layers get perfectly tender while still holding their structure, creating the ideal texture contrast
  • Everything cooks in one pan before baking, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum flavor development
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time before slicing, otherwise the layers will slide apart and you'll end up with a messy serving situation
  • If your tortillas are stiff, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds before layering
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for even cooking and consistent melting throughout
  • Letting it rest for the full 5 minutes makes all the difference between neat slices and a messy scoop

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