This Mexican Lasagna is a fun twist on classic lasagna. This is a great recipe for anyone who loves Mexican-themed food. Easy to make and the best flavor. Make Mexican Lasagna ahead and bake on those busy weeknights or add it to Taco Tuesday.
Mexican Lasagna
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FAQs
What is Mexican Lasagna?
- Mexican Lasagna is a fun twist on the classic Italian lasagna. Ingredients will vary, but most have a layer of tortilla shells in place of lasagna noodles, a layer of tomato and beef mixture in place of sauce and beef mixture, and a cheese layer. Some have black beans, corn, a cream cheese layer, sour cream, and/or refried beans.
This particular Mexican lasagna does not have the typical corn and beans like a lot of recipes, but you can easily add those to the beef mixture. You can really customize the ingredients to include your favorite taco ingredients. Rice would also be a great addition to the beef mixture.
What are good add-ins for a Mexican Lasagna Recipe?
- Enchilada sauce poured on the bottom and/or over the top layer
- Green Chile mixed into the beef mixture
- Canned Corn – drained – mixed into beef mixture
- Black Beans – drained – mixed into beef mixture
- Sour Cream – layer on top and under a layer of cheese
- Salsa – added to beef mixture and cooked down
- Rice – added to beef mixture
- Rotelle
Make-Ahead and Storage
Can you make Mexican Lasagna Ahead of Time?
- You can make Mexican Lasagna up to 1 day in advance. Cover before baking and refrigerate until ready to bake
How Long will Mexican Lasagna Last in the Fridge?
- Covered and refrigerated, Mexican Lasagna can last up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave leftovers
If you are ready to make this delicious lasagna, let’s make sure you have everything you’ll need:
Ingredients
- ground beef – sirloin or very lean – I like to use sirloin because there is very little fat and rarely needs draining. Try to find a lean ground beef
- stewed tomatoes
- Vidalia onion, chopped – I usually use sweet onions instead of yellow onions, because yellow onions have such a strong flavor. It is totally up to you whether you prefer to use yellow or sweet
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- table salt
- ground black pepper
- flour tortillas – I used 4 (10 in.) tortillas. You can also use 6-inch flour tortillas – you’ll probably use around 6
- shredded Mexican Cheese Blend – Mexican blend is a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- sliced ripe black olives – drained
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How do you make Mexican Lasagna?
- In a large skillet, brown the beef – drain if necessary
- Add tomatoes, onion, and spices
- Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes
- Arrange 1 layer of tortillas on the bottom of the pan – overlapping if needed
- Cover tortillas with half of the beef mixture
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the beef
- Repeat layers of tortillas, beef, and then cheese
- Sprinkle with olives
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as…sour cream, chopped tomatoes, chopped chives, black beans, and guacamole
Here is the printable recipe for you…
Mexican Lasagna Recipe {Easy}
A delicious Mexican recipe for a family dinner.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 928cal
Cost: $15
Ingredients
- 1&1/2 lbs. ground beef – sirloin or very lean
- 2 14 oz. stewed tomatoes
- 1 medium vidalia onion chopped
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. table salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 4 10 in. flour tortillas You can also use 6 inch flour tortillas – you'll probably use around 6
- 3 cups Mexican Cheese Blend shredded
- 1 2 oz. black olives sliced – drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the beef – drain if necessary
- Add tomatoes, onion and spices
- Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes
- Arrange 1 layer of tortillas on the bottom of the pan – overlapping if needed
- Cover tortillas with half of the beef mixture
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the beef
- Repeat layers of tortillas, beef and then cheese
- Sprinkle with olives
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as…sour cream, chopped tomatoes, chopped chives, black beans, and guacamole
Notes
nutrition facts are only an estimateÂ
Recipe Variations:
- Add drained black beans and drained sweet corn to the beef mixture. Cook along with beef, tomatoes, and onions
- Spanish rice, refried beans and guacamole
- sour cream, tomatoes, chives, diced jalapeno
What are good add-ins for a Mexican Lasagna Recipe?
- Enchilada sauce poured on the bottom and/or over the top layer
- Green Chile mixed into the beef mixture
- Canned Corn – drained – mixed into beef mixture
- Black Beans – drained – mixed into beef mixture
- Sour Cream – layer on top and under a layer of cheese
- Salsa – added to beef mixture and cooked down
- Rice – added to beef mixture
- Rotelle
Can you make Mexican Lasagna Ahead of Time?
- You can make Mexican Lasagna up to 1 day in advance. Cover before baking and refrigerate until ready to bake
How Long will Mexican Lasagna Last in the Fridge?
- Covered and refrigerated, Mexican Lasagna can last up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave leftovers
Nutrition
Calories: 928cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 550mg | Iron: 6mg
