30 MINUTE MEXICAN LASAGNA RECIPE

30 Minute Mexican Lasagna Recipe image

This Mexican Lasagna Casserole has SO MUCH FLAVOR and is easy to make on a weeknight. A fun new twist to the traditional enchilada casserole.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil ((or vegetable oil))
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt ((or less, see notes))
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 15-oz can black beans (, drained and rinsed)
2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes with jalapeño/chilies
9-12 6-inch corn or flour tortillas ((see notes))
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, scallions, or queso fresco
Optional: Sour cream or guacamole for serving.

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13 casserole pan with non-stick spray (or use a similar size baking dish).
In a large skillet, saute the minced garlic in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef, and stir fry over high heat until the meat is mostly cooked and has released some liquid, about 3 minutes.
Drain the liquid released from the meat. Add the chili powder, salt, cumin, and onion powder. Add the drained black beans. Continue to cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
Assemble the casserole: Spread about 1/2 of a can of diced tomatoes with jalapeños on the bottom of the casserole dish. Place 3-4 tortillas on top of the tomatoes. I used two whole tortillas and cut one in half to cover the whole casserole dish.
Spread about half of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Spread the rest of the first can of tomatoes over the meat. Sprinkle with about 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Layer the rest of the lasagna: Add a layer of tortillas, the rest of the meat mixture, 1/2 can of tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat with a layer of tortillas, the rest of the tomatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheese.
Place the lasagna in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn up the heat to 425 and bake for 5 more minutes. (no need to wait for it to preheat again, just turn the heat up and set a new timer!)
Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting and handling the hot dish. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, chopped scallions, or crumbled queso fresco or goat cheese to serve.