Easy Mexican Lasagna
This Easy Mexican Lasagna is a flavor-packed delight! Layered with ground beef and creamy cheese, it's perfect for any dinner party.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 1 red bell pepper core removed and diced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1-2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (10-ounce) Rotel diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15-ounce) black beans drained
- 1 can (15-ounce) corn drained
- 2 cups salsa
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion and diced red bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Step 4: Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step 5: In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese with 1 cup of salsa until smooth.
- Step 6: Assemble the lasagna in the baking dish: layer beef mixture, tortillas, cream cheese mixture, and shredded cheese.
- Step 7: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Step 8: Let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve with toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Oven
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
- If you love spice, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Seal the edges of the baking dish with foil to avoid burning the cheese.
- Let the lasagna rest after baking for easier slicing.
