Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable)

Tortilla layers stacked with spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheesy goodness for a hearty Tex-Mex inspired meal.

# 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 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: 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about tacos transforms into a comfort food casserole that feeds a crowd
  • The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if there are any
02 -
  • Tearing tortillas to fit is not just acceptable, it's practically required for authentic texture
  • The resting period is non-negotiable unless you enjoy serving lasagna soup
03 -
  • Mix different cheese varieties for more complex flavor instead of buying a pre-shredded blend
  • Let the meat filling cool slightly before assembling, otherwise hot filling can make tortillas soggy

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