Easy Cheesy Mexican Lasagna
Bring a fiesta of flavors to your table with this Easy Cheesy Mexican Lasagna, a delectable twist on the classic comfort food! This quick and satisfying recipe layers soft, flour tortillas with zesty ground beef seasoned with taco spices, creamy refried beans, vibrant salsa, and a generous helping of gooey Mexican blend cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that serves six. Baked to golden perfection, it’s customizable with toppings like sour cream and fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for feeding a crowd or spicing up your dinner routine, this Mexican-style lasagna is a guaranteed hit for anyone craving a cheesy, savory meal with a south-of-the-border flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1.5 cups salsa
- 6 pieces flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the seasoning is evenly distributed and the mixture thickens.
Add the refried beans to the skillet and mix until well combined. Remove from heat.
Spread 1/2 cup of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place 2 tortillas over the salsa, overlapping slightly to cover the bottom of the dish.
Spread 1/3 of the beef and bean mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1/2 cup of salsa and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers (tortillas, beef and bean mixture, salsa, cheese) two more times, ending with the remaining cheese on top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.0 g | 294% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.6 g | 563% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 661 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 7760 mg | 337% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.9 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 195.0 g | 390% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3190 mg | 245% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 4033 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
