Mexican Lasagna Tortilla Layers (Printable Version)

Tortilla layers filled with spiced beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese for a hearty Tex-Mex inspired meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for about 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
05 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place two tortillas on the bottom, tearing as needed to fit.
06 - Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the cheese.
07 - Repeat layers twice more: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese. Top with a final layer of tortillas and remaining cheese.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream if desired.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • You get all the flavors of taco night without the mess of everyone building their own at the table
  • The leftovers actually taste better the next day when the spices have had time to meld together
  • It feeds a crowd with minimal hands on time so you can focus on your people instead of the stove
02 -
  • The resting period is not optional because slicing too soon will make everything slide apart into a delicious but messy pile
  • Tearing the tortillas to fill gaps actually helps the layers hold together better than trying to fold them
  • If the cheese is browning too fast, tent the foil more loosely rather than removing it completely
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds before layering to make them more pliable and less likely to crack
  • Grating your own cheese from blocks makes such a difference in how evenly it melts and blends throughout the layers

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