Description
A deliciously layered dish that blends the best of Mexican flavors with the comfort of lasagna. Spiced ground beef, black beans, cheese, and tortillas come together in a flavorful, cheesy casserole that’s perfect for any occasion. Great for meal prep and easy to customize!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
1 ½ cups enchilada sauce (or salsa)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For Layering:
8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Optional Toppings:
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro
Diced avocado
Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
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Preheat Oven & Prepare Meat Mixture
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
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Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add Seasonings & Vegetables
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Mix in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and enchilada sauce.
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Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
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Assemble the Lasagna
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Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
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Layer tortillas, followed by the meat mixture and cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
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Bake
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
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Garnish & Serve
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Top with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, or jalapeños as desired.
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Notes
For a spicier version, use hot enchilada sauce or add chopped jalapeños.
To make it vegetarian, replace the meat with extra beans and roasted veggies.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg