Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable)

Tortillas layered with spicy beef, beans, corn, and cheese for a satisfying Tex-Mex twist on classic comfort.

# 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 (optional)
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Tortillas & Cheese

11 - 8 medium flour tortillas
12 - 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

→ Garnishes (optional)

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 if using, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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 and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tortillas soften into something comfortingly familiar yet entirely new
  • Everything cooks in one pan before it even hits the oven
  • It feeds a crowd without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Tearing tortillas to fit the pan is completely normal and necessary
  • The resting period is not optional, no matter how hungry everyone is
  • This recipe doubles beautifully for large gatherings or freezer meals
03 -
  • Use taco seasoning that does not contain MSG for cleaner flavor
  • Let the meat mixture thicken in the pan before layering
  • Sprinkle some cheese between every single layer for maximum pull

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