The Best Mexican Lasagna Recipe
This Mexican lasagna recipe is packed with layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, tortillas, beans, and salsa for a bold, satisfying, and comforting dinner. An easy, family-friendly meal that’s great for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Onion chopped
- Garlic minced
- Salsa
- Black beans drained and rinsed
- Corn fresh, canned, or frozen
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream optional, for serving
- Fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of tortillas.
- Top with more meat mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with a generous layer of cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or shredded chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and using more beans and veggies.
- Add diced jalapeños or spicy salsa for extra heat.
- Substitute enchilada sauce for salsa for a saucier lasagna.
- Letting the meat mixture simmer to reduce excess liquid helps keep tortillas from getting soggy.