Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Print View)

Tortilla layers spiced beef beans corn cheese baked golden bubbly

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound 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 teaspoon 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

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the ultimate comfort food mashup that somehow feels both familiar and completely new
  • Everything cooks in one dish, making cleanup almost nonexistent
  • The layers get everyone excited to dig in, like a fiesta version of traditional lasagna
02 -
  • Tearing the tortillas to fit is not only acceptable, it actually helps the layers interlock better
  • The resting period is crucial, cutting too early will make everything slide apart
  • That extra 10 minutes uncovered creates the cheese crust everyone will fight over
03 -
  • Mix two different cheeses for a more complex flavor profile, like sharp cheddar with creamy Monterey Jack
  • If your family loves heat, add a can of diced green chilies to the meat mixture

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