Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layered Dish (Printable Format)

Tortilla layers stacked with spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheesy goodness bake into this hearty Tex-Mex style casserole.

# What You 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 (optional, for extra heat)
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Tortillas & Cheese

11 - 8 medium flour tortillas
12 - 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)

→ Garnishes (optional)

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

# How-To Steps:

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 (if using), 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. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tortillas get wonderfully soft while still holding their structure creating the perfect texture between crispy and tender
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and bake when needed making it my go to for busy weeknights or unexpected guests
02 -
  • Overloading the pan with meat mixture causes overflow and prevents proper heating so stick to the thirds guideline even if you want to add more
  • Cheese that bubbles onto your baking dish will create a sticky situation so line your pan with foil or grease it generously
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds before layering so they do not tear when you are trying to fit them into the pan
  • Let the meat mixture cool slightly before assembling so the tortillas do not get soggy from the heat

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