Mexican Lasagna Tex-Mex Layers (Printable version)

Tortillas layered with spicy beef, beans, corn, and cheesy goodness bake into a hearty Mexican-inspired 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
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:

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 for 3–4 minutes until softened.
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. Bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake 10 additional minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layers get all bubbly and golden while the edges of the tortillas turn perfectly crisp
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and pop it in the oven whenever you are ready
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day after the flavors have time to really mingle
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting period or the layers will slide apart when you try to serve it
  • If the tortillas seem dry when layering brush them with a little oil or splash of tomato juice
  • The filling can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator which actually intensifies the flavors
03 -
  • Use room temperature sour cream for garnishing so it drizzles smoothly over each slice
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever

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