Mexican Lasagna

This Mexican Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food meets vibrant Mexican flavors. Layers of seasoned beef, tortillas, beans, cheese, and bold spices come together in a crowd-pleasing casserole perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s guaranteed to become a favorite in your home!

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Ground beef	1 lb
Small onion (chopped)	1
Garlic (minced)	3 cloves
Taco seasoning	1 oz packet
Black beans (drained & rinsed)	15 oz can
Corn (drained)	15 oz can
Diced tomatoes with green chilies	10 oz can
Salsa	½ cup
Flour tortillas (8-inch size)	8
Shredded Mexican cheese blend	3 cups
Cilantro (chopped, optional)	¼ cup

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2: Cook the Beef Mixture

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned and softened (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
• Add minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa.
• Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna

• Place 2 tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping as needed.
• Add a layer of beef mixture, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheese.
• Repeat two more times: tortillas, beef mixture, cheese.
• Finish with a final layer of tortillas, topped with remaining cheese.

Step 4: Bake

• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

• Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with your favorite toppings!

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