Mexican Lasagna Layered Beef Casserole
Seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas come together in a hearty, flavorful Mexican-inspired layered dish.
Prep Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 40 Minutes
Total Time 60 Minutes
By: Sana
Category: Main Dishes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Mexican
Yield: 8 Servings (1 large casserole, cut into 8 portions)
Dietary: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
→ Meat Filling
01 450 g ground beef
02 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 2 teaspoons minced garlic
04 60 g taco seasoning
05 120 ml water
06 410 g canned fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
07 115 g canned green chiles
08 425 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Assembly
09 18 corn tortillas
10 650 g shredded jack and cheddar cheese blend
→ For Serving
11 1–2 medium tomatoes, diced
12 1 bunch green onions, sliced
13 Sour cream, to taste
Instructions
Step 01
Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish and set aside.
Step 02
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink and onions are softened.
Step 03
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Mix in taco seasoning and water until well combined.
Step 04
Add fire roasted diced tomatoes with their juices, green chiles, and drained black beans. Stir to combine and heat through.
Step 05
Arrange 6 corn tortillas in the base of the prepared dish, overlapping to cover completely.
Step 06
Spread one-third of the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle 215 g cheese on top.
Step 07
Repeat tortilla, meat mixture, and cheese layers twice more, creating three full layers in total.
Step 08
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30–40 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and cheese is thoroughly melted.
Step 09
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to help maintain structure.
Step 10
Top with diced tomato and sliced green onions. Serve with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Allowing the lasagna to rest ensures clean slices and cohesive layers.
Tools You'll Need
- Large skillet
- 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Sharp knife
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