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Delish Mexican Lasagna Recipes

Delish Mexican Lasagna Recipes

A crowd-pleasing Mexican lasagna layered with corn tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, corn, zesty enchilada sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or game day.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 lb ground beef 85% lean recommended
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups red enchilada sauce reserve 0.5 cup for topping
  • 1.5 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels frozen or canned, drained
  • 1 cup diced green chiles mild
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas (6 inch) slightly warmed
  • 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
  • 0.5 cup cotija, crumbled for topping
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup avocado, diced for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion; cook, breaking up meat, until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in 2.5 cups of the enchilada sauce (reserve 0.5 cup for topping), then add black beans, corn, and diced green chiles. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Off heat, stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  • Warm tortillas briefly (microwave 30 seconds covered with a damp paper towel) to prevent cracking.
  • Spread 0.25 cup of the reserved enchilada sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 6 tortillas in a single overlapping layer.
  • Spoon half of the beef mixture over tortillas and spread evenly. Sprinkle with 1.5 cups shredded cheese.
  • Add the remaining 6 tortillas, top with the rest of the beef mixture, drizzle the remaining reserved sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Let rest 10 minutes to set. Top with crumbled cotija, extra cilantro, diced avocado, and dollops of sour cream. Slice and serve.

Notes

For a spicier kick, swap mild green chiles for hot and use a medium or hot enchilada sauce. You can substitute ground turkey for beef and add a layer of sautéed bell peppers for extra veggies.