Mexican Lasagna

Why Make This Recipe

If you love both tacos and lasagna, this Mexican Lasagna is perfect for you. It’s a fun mix of Mexican flavors layered like a classic lasagna. It gives you all the comfort of baked pasta with a spicy twist.

This dish is great for family dinners or when you have guests. Everyone enjoys the cheesy layers and seasoned beef. It’s also easy to cut and serve, so it’s good for parties or potlucks.

It’s simple to make and doesn’t need any fancy ingredients. You just need ground beef, tortillas, cheese, and some basic sauces. You can also change it a little based on what you have at home.

How to Make Mexican Lasagna

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Add refried beans, tomato sauce, and green chilies. Stir until everything is mixed well and heated through.
5. Spread a small amount of the beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Place 2 tortillas over the beef mixture.
7. Add 1/3 of the beef mixture and 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
8. Repeat layers two more times: tortillas, beef, cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.