Easy Mexican Lasagna Recipe
This Mexican Lasagna Recipe is so easy to make and a family favorite. Layers of tortillas, flavorful ground beef, and cheese melt together in a casserole that is hard to resist.
Servings: 8
Calories: 394
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounces jared salsa
- 15 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
- 4 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
- sour cream, diced tomatoes, and green onions for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and crumble the ground beef in the skillet until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove any excess grease, if desired. Stir in the taco seasoning and the salsa. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Spread 5 tortillas in an even layer in the bottom of the casserole dish. Spoon 1/3 of the meat mixture over top and spread into an even layer. Top with 1 1/3 cup of the shredded cheese. Continue with 2 more layers for a total of 3 layers.
- Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes. The cheese will begin to brown and bubble around the edges. Remove from the oven and cut into 8 individual servings. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or homemade guacamole.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Taco seasoning: use your favorite packet or feel free to make your own homemade taco seasoning.
- Salsa: I used a mild variety which I think is such a great shortcut ingredient because it includes garlic, onion, and tomatoes, plus all of the classic Mexican flavors. You could use one that has black beans or corn kernels for a delicious twist. Another flavorful addition would be a can of green chiles.
- Cheese: I like to use a Colby jack cheese which is easy to find at the grocery store asa Mexican cheese blend.. Cheddar cheese, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack cheese would be delicious as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 394 | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 10g