Description
Spicy Mexican lasagna fuses Italian and Mexican cuisines into one irresistible culinary adventure. Layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, melted cheese, and zesty salsa create a mouthwatering dish that promises to delight your taste buds with bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 375°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the Mexican-inspired casserole.
- Transform ground beef in a sizzling skillet, browning it thoroughly while incorporating vibrant taco seasoning, tender beans, zesty salsa, and juicy diced tomatoes.
- Construct the first delectable foundation in a baking dish by carefully arranging a layer of soft tortillas, followed by the spiced meat mixture and a generous sprinkle of melting cheese.
- Methodically repeat the layering process, creating a tower of flavors with tortillas, savory filling, and cheese, ensuring the final summit is crowned with a luxurious cheese topping.
- Embrace the dish with protective aluminum foil, allowing it to bake for approximately 25 minutes, sealing in the aromatic essence.
- Unveil the foil and return the lasagna to the oven, permitting the cheese to transform into a bubbling, golden landscape for an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow the dish to rest and settle for a brief moment, letting the flavors harmonize before serving. Enhance the presentation with optional garnishes of cool sour cream, briny olives, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, healthier version of the dish.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or zucchini to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavors.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
- Prepare the dish ahead of time and refrigerate before baking to enhance the melding of flavors and make meal prep easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg