Easy Mexican Taco Lasagna

Absolutely! 🎉 Mexican Taco Lasagna is a fun, crowd-pleasing twist on traditional lasagna — layers of tortillas, seasoned beef, cheese, and all the Tex-Mex goodness baked into one cheesy, bubbly dish.

🌮 Easy Mexican Taco Lasagna

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey

• 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade taco spice)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel), drained

• 1 cup corn (frozen or canned & drained)

• 8 small flour tortillas (or corn, your choice)

• 2–3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

• Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, green onions, jalapeños, cilantro

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the beef:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.

• Drain any excess fat.

• Add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 2–3 minutes.

• Stir in black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Simmer another 2–3 minutes until heated through.

2. Assemble the layers:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• In a greased 9×13″ baking dish:

  1. Layer 2 tortillas to cover the bottom (overlap as needed).

  2. Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture over tortillas.

  3. Sprinkle a layer of cheese.

  4. Repeat the layers (tortilla → meat → cheese) until all ingredients are used.

  5. Finish with a layer of tortillas and a generous final layer of cheese on top.

3. Bake:

• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

• Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

4. Cool and serve:

• Let it rest 5–10 minutes before slicing (it helps it hold together).

• Add your favorite toppings and dig in!

🔄 Variations:

• Vegetarian: Use sautéed peppers, onions, and zucchini instead of meat.

• Spicy: Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.

• Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.