Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable Version)

Tortilla layers stacked with spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheese bake into a hearty Tex-Mex style casserole perfect for family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef

→ Vegetables & Beans

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (5 oz) corn, drained
07 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Tortillas & Cheese

11 - 8 medium flour tortillas
12 - 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

→ Garnishes

13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Sliced jalapeños
15 - Sour cream

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to skillet; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of meat mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with final tortilla layer and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The edges get crispy and cheesy while the center stays incredibly comforting
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and bake when guests arrive
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting time or the layers will slide apart when slicing
  • Tearing tortillas to fill gaps is better than overlapping them too much
  • The cheese on top should be golden, not burnt, so watch it closely at the end
03 -
  • Use a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack for the best melt
  • Let your meat mixture cool slightly before layering to prevent soggy tortillas

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