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Mexican Lasagna A Cheesy Flavorful Family Favorite

Mexican Lasagna A Cheesy Flavorful Family Favorite

This Mexican Lasagna A Cheesy Flavorful Family Favorite combines everything wonderful about comfort food with bold, satisfying flavors. It's easy to assemble, feeds a crowd, and is completely customizable, making it a perfect dish for celebrations and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
  • 2 cups salsa (your favorite variety)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8-10 flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir taco seasoning into the cooked beef. Add black beans, corn, and diced green chiles. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine salsa and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
  5. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange 3-4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping slightly.
  6. Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salsa mixture, then sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat these layers two more times.
  7. For the final layer, place remaining tortillas on top. Spread remaining salsa mixture over them, then cover with remaining cheese.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden brown.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Letting the lasagna rest prevents it from falling apart when cut. Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Drain ingredients well to avoid sogginess. Use quality cheese for better melting. Customize toppings for added freshness.