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Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas

This Mexican lasagna recipe is an irresistible blend of ground beef, refried beans, tortillas, and cheese, layered together and baked to perfection. It’s comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-American Fusion
Servings 8
Calories 672 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 14 oz can refried beans
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 7 oz can diced green chiles
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Shredded lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Ground Beef
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and sprinkle with salt, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne.
  • Cook until browned, then transfer to a bowl.
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  • Prepare the Sauce
  • In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
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  • Add garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and oregano.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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  • Soften the Tortillas
  • Lightly fry each tortilla in a skillet with a little olive oil for 5 seconds per side.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Assemble the Lasagna
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer:
  • 4 tortillas, overlapping slightly
  • Half the refried beans, spread evenly
  • Half the cooked beef
  • A third of the cheese
  • Half the tomato sauce
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  • Repeat layers and finish with tortillas and remaining cheese.
  • Bake
  • Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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  • Serve
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or lettuce.
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Notes

  • Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Reheat covered at 350°F.
  • Make-Ahead: Assemble the lasagna a day ahead and bake when needed.
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