Texas Style Lasagna
Get ready to redefine lasagna night with this bold and flavor-packed Texas Style Lasagna! This unique twist on the classic Italian dish layers tender corn tortillas, a zesty taco-spiced meat blend of ground beef and chorizo, hearty black beans, and vibrant frozen corn, all smothered in a rich sauce made from diced tomatoes with green chilies and tomato sauce. Topped with generous helpings of melted Mexican blend cheese, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices, this southwestern-inspired casserole delivers layers of cheesy, savory goodness with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep and bursts with Tex-Mex flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Don't forget to serve it with a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound chorizo sausage
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 12 corn tortillas
- 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1 sliced (optional, for garnish) jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup (optional, for serving) sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chorizo until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the dish.
Place a layer of corn tortillas over the sauce, breaking them as needed to fit and cover the bottom of the dish.
Spread a portion of the meat sauce over the tortillas, followed by an even layer of black beans, corn, and shredded cheese.
Repeat the layering process (tortillas, meat sauce, black beans, corn, and cheese) two more times, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake 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 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeño, if desired. Serve with sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1831 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 984 mg | 21% | |
*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.
