Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable View)
Hearty layers of spiced beef, black beans, corn, and melted cheese stacked between flour tortillas for a satisfying Tex-Mex bake.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 skillet. Sauté 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
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 as needed to fit. Spread one-third of meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of cheese.
06 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final layer of tortillas and remaining cheese.
07 - Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything you love about classic lasagna but with that Tex-Mex soul that makes people genuinely excited about dinner
- Feeds a crowd with minimal effort and leftovers taste even better the next day
02 -
- Tearing tortillas to fill gaps is not just acceptable, it is necessary for even coverage and better texture in every bite
- The resting period is not optional if you want slices that hold their shape instead of sliding into a delicious mess on the plate
03 -
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes add a subtle smokiness that takes this from good to incredible
- Sprinkle a little extra cheese between each tortilla layer so every bite has that gooey factor