Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas

This cheesy Mexican Lasagna recipe is a family favorite! Easily make it by layering corn tortillas with a taco-seasoned ground beef mixture, salsa, black beans and cheese. Bake it in the oven for a busy weeknight dinner or save it as a freezer-friendly casserole, perfect for last-minute meals or bringing to loved ones!

Anytime I have a friend or loved one in need of an easy casserole meal, this Mexican Lasagna recipe immediately comes to mind!

It’s the perfect mix of comfort food while still being relatively healthy since corn tortillas are used instead of flour or lasagna noodles. (This also makes it safe for gluten-free eaters, unlike traditional lasagna!)

As if the ease of preparation and the health benefits weren’t enough, it’s also PACKED full of flavor thanks to a homemade taco seasoning mix. 

This recipe is a great twist to your typical Taco Tuesdays without sacrificing any of the Mexican flavors the whole family loves. Put this easy lasagna recipe on your meal plan now. It’s the best thing since well, tacos.

(If you’re looking for the more classic dish, check out this lasagna recipe with no-boil noodles!)

Ingredients

• Lean ground beef. 85/15 or 90/10 are the best options since there is some fat for flavor but not enough to make the dish greasy. You can opt for ground turkey for a lighter option.
• Canned items. You’ll need crushed tomatoes, corn, and black beans for this recipe.
• Tortillas. Corn tortillas provide the texture you want, plus they soak up the flavors beautifully. Avoid flour tortillas if possible.
• Veggies. Bell pepper, jalapeño, and a sweet onion are sautéed together to create a depth of flavor.
• Cheese. While shredded cheddar cheese was used in the recipe, feel free to change it up with pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or another variety.
• Seasoning. If you don’t have taco seasoning at home or from the store, simply mix up cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder before adding to the dish.

How to Make Mexican Lasagna

Please see the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and more detailed instructions.

1. Sauté the Veggies

Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium or medium-high heat. Add the diced bell pepper, jalapeño, and onion. 

Sauté the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they’re just getting tender.

2. Brown the Meat

Use a spatula to push the cooked veggies to the side of the skillet. Carefully add the ground meat and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes.

Be sure there is no pink left in the meat, and crumble with a potato masher to get small pieces that will spread easily.

3. Add the Tomatoes and Seasoning

Pour the crushed tomatoes into the taco meat mixture in the skillet, being careful not to splatter. Stir well. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir together the seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the beef mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Layer the Ingredients

Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. (If you skip this step, the ingredients will stick and burn.)

Start by spreading ⅓ of the meat mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then, layer 6 tortillas, another ⅓ of the meat mixture, ½ can of corn, ½ can of beans, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Repeat one more time with the rest of the ingredients.

5. Bake and Serve

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350℉ oven. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes.

Top this cheesy taco lasagna recipe with fresh cilantro before serving.

What should you top Mexican lasagna with? 

Mexican lasagna is delicious with all your favorite taco toppings. Try salsa, green onions, sour cream, cilantro, avocados, or even Pico de Gallo!

What to Serve with Mexican Lasagna?

This Mexican lasagna goes perfect with all of your favorite traditional sides.

Try Instant Pot Black Beans, Refried Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice, Mexican Rice, or Instant Pot Mexican Rice.

Everyone will love this Mexican Street Corn Salad.

Whip up some Homemade Guacamole or Tomatillo Salsa Verde and Homemade Tortilla Chips.

Don’t forget the drinks! This Mexican 75 is delicious.

More Easy Mexican Recipes

If you can’t get enough of that Mexican flavor, put these recipes on your menu soon.

• Mexican Zucchini Boats
• Chicken Tinga Tacos
• Chicken Taquitos
• Shredded Chicken Tacos
• Steak Fajitas
• Enchiladas Verdes
• One-Pot Mexican Beef and Rice
• Corn Tortilla Quesadillas