Southwestern Lasagna
Elevate your next dinner with the bold and zesty flavors of Southwestern Lasagna! This fusion twist on a classic comfort food layers tender flour tortillas with a smoky ground beef filling seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, along with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and vibrant diced tomatoes with green chilies. Smothered in a melty Mexican cheese blend and topped with a dollop of tangy sour cream and fresh cilantro, this dish delivers a satisfying combination of Tex-Mex spices and creamy indulgence. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make crowd-pleaser comes together in just under an hour, bringing a taste of the Southwest straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned (drained)
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 pieces flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Mix in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including juices), and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
Season the mixture with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the dish.
Place two tortillas on top of the beef mixture, tearing them as needed to fit and form an even layer.
Spread 1/3 of the remaining beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese. Repeat the layers (tortillas, beef mixture, cheese) two more times, ending with cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Top with sour cream and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your Southwestern Lasagna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 372.3 g | 477% | |
| Saturated Fat | 171.9 g | 860% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1090 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 10581 mg | 460% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.4 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.7 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 311.9 g | 624% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 5709 mg | 439% | |
| Iron | 34.5 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 4198 mg | 89% | |
*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.
