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Mexican Lasagna

This tasty casserole features a meat sauce made with salsa, layers of soft tortillas and plenty of melted cheese. It’s Mexican Lasagna, your new favorite weeknight dinner!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican lasagna, taco casserole, taco lasagna
Servings: 10
Calories: 494kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 (15 ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce jar) salsa
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 8-inch corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a skillet set over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and allow to heat up.
  • Add the ground beef, chili powder, coriander, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the onion, black beans, red onion, red pepper, corn kernels, and garlic. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Lower the heat and add the salsa. Allow to simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Line previously prepared baking dish with tortillas, overlapping slightly.
  • Taste the beef mixture for salt and adjust as needed.
    Then, spoon 1/3 of the beef mixture on top of the tortillas and spread into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.
  • Repeat this layering process twice more, ending with cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1281IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 5mg