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Mexican Lasagna Recipe with Ground Beef

A delicious and easy Mexican lasagna recipe made with ground beef, corn tortillas, and plenty of cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning (2 packets)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
  • 4 oz green chilis
  • 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 18 corn tortillas
  • 6 cups shredded cheese blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar
  • 1 medium tomato diced (for garnish)
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sour cream (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, green chilis, and black beans. Cook until heated through.
  5. Layer tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese three times, ending with cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven and garnish with tomatoes and green onions. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Cut into squares and serve with sour cream.

Notes

For a spicier lasagna, use hot taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.