Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable View)

Tortillas layer with spiced beef, beans, corn, and cheese for a satisfying Tex-Mex comfort dish.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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 more: 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 minutes more until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the comfort food crossover nobody knew they needed until now
  • Feeds six hungry people without requiring any fancy techniques
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Tearing tortillas to fill gaps is not just acceptable—it's actually better for preventing those awkward empty corners
  • The resting period seems optional but it's the difference between neat squares and a delicious mess on your plate
  • Extra taco seasoning might seem like overkill until you taste how mild it gets after baking
03 -
  • Sprinkle some cheese between each tortilla layer, not just on top, for that satisfying cheese pull in every bite
  • Warm your tortillas slightly before layering—they fold and tear more easily without cracking

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