Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable)

Tortilla layers filled with spiced beef, beans, corn and melted cheese create this satisfying Tex-Mex casserole ready in one hour.

# 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

# How to Make It:

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.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final tortilla layer and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of melted cheese and spiced beef creates that irresistible comfort food feeling everyone craves
  • It feeds a crowd while being deceptively simple to throw together on busy weeknights
02 -
  • Tearing tortillas to fit the pan is completely normal and actually helps them layer more evenly than trying to fold them
  • The resting period is not optional if you want clean slices instead of a messy scoop situation
03 -
  • Sprinkle a little cheese between each tortilla layer instead of just on top for melty goodness in every single bite
  • Use a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack for the perfect balance of sharp flavor and meltability

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