Lasagna with Mex Appeal
Give your weeknight dinner a flavorful twist with this irresistible "Lasagna with Mex Appeal"! This Tex-Mex inspired comfort food layers tender flour tortillas with a savory ground beef and black bean filling, infused with bold taco seasoning and tangy salsa. Creamy sour cream and a blend of shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses create a melty, decadent middle, making every bite a fiesta of flavors. Easy to assemble and baked to bubbly perfection, it’s a fun and delicious alternative to traditional lasagna. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions for an extra pop of color and zest, and enjoy a dish that’s hearty, cheesy, and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this Mexican lasagna is a must-try recipe that combines the best of two beloved cuisines!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Salsa
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded pepper jack cheese
- 6 pieces Flour tortillas, large
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Sliced green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it's browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, and 1 cup of salsa. Combine well and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese together.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread 1/4 cup of salsa onto the bottom of the baking dish to create a base layer.
Place a tortilla on top of the salsa, trimming if needed to fit the pan. Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture, followed by a layer of the cheese mixture.
Repeat the layering process (tortilla, beef mix, cheese mix), finishing with a tortilla on top.
Spread the remaining cup of salsa evenly over the top tortilla layer and sprinkle with any remaining cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing into portions.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.5 g | 335% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.5 g | 708% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 778 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 12601 mg | 548% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.3 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 226.6 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3370 mg | 259% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 4289 mg | 91% | |
*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.
