Mexican Lasagna Recipe {Easy}
A delicious Mexican recipe for a family dinner.
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 928cal
Cost: $15
Materials
- 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 estimate
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