Description
Experience the best of both worlds with this Easy Mexican Lasagna, a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines. This dish layers soft corn tortillas with flavorful ground beef, zesty green chilis, hearty black beans, and a generous amount of melted cheese, creating a comforting meal that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and can easily be made ahead of time. With its bold flavors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (4 oz) can green chilis
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 18 corn tortillas
- 6 cups shredded cheese (Monterey jack and cheddar blend)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilis, and black beans; combine well.
- Layer six corn tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread one-third of the meat mixture over tortillas and sprinkle with two cups of cheese. Repeat twice more, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg