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An easy Mexican Lasagna recipe on a white plate, the lasagna is topped with sour cream, olives, tomatoes, and lettuce.
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Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas

An easy Mexican recipe! Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas is layers of a delicious taco mixture, flour tortillas and cheese, all topped with tortilla chips and served sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, and more!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 526kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups salsa I used half mild, half medium
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
  • 3 cups Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Garnishes

  • olives
  • diced tomatoes
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is brown and no longer pink. Add the garlic. Stir. Cook for 1 minute more. 
  • Turn the heat to low. Add the salsa, black beans, refried beans, enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, and taco seasoning. Heat until warm. 
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9" x 13" inch pan. Place 1 1/2 cups of the meat mixture in the pan. Spread to cover the bottom of the pan. Layer 2 tortillas over the meat mixture. Add a third of the remaining meat mixture over the tortillas and 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining tortillas and meat mixture. 
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover. Top with remaining cheese and crushed tortilla chips. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 
  • Garnish with olives, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, and cilantro if desired. 

Notes

To reheat the whole lasagna dish you can place it in the oven (covered) for 30-40 minutes.
Recipe Source: adapted from Taste of Home.

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1330mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 3.7mg