Mexican Lasagna Recipe: Tasty Layers, Easy Steps
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 can 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 small can 4 oz diced green chiles
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or Jack and Cheddar
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 3 green onions chopped
- Sour cream for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat And Prep
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish lightly to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Cook The Filling
- In a frying pan over moderate heat, put the ground meat to brown.
- Drain the excess fat off. Put the onion and garlic in the dish and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Then, mix in the taco seasoning and water and let it simmer for, say, 2 minutes. At the end, mix everything with the diced tomatoes, green chilies, and black beans.
- Cook another 5 minutes for the concoction to be thickened.
Step 3: Layer It Up
- Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Place two tortillas over the beef mixture (you might need to tear them to fit).
- Add a layer of the beef mixture, followed by shredded cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a cheese layer on top.
Step 4: Bake
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, take off the aluminum foil and leave it in the oven for a further 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Serve
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with diced tomatoes, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.