Deliciously Easy Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Are you ready for this deliciously easy Mexican Lasagna recipe? If you haven’t had Mexican Lasagna before, you’re missing out. You have zesty, savory, flavors of Rotel, cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning and the the freshness of guacamole and salsa. And this Mexican Lasagna is layered for the perfect bite! Your family is going to love this simple, but delicious Mexican Lasagna recipe!

MEXICAN LASAGNA

You know those nights when the kids want tacos, but you want lasagna? Make Mexican lasagna, and problem solved! It’s savory, zesty, full of spices, meat, tomatoes, cilantro, and most importantly cheese. This Mexican lasagna has so much flavor!

Move over ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, and olive oil, there is a new lasagna in town! This Mexican lasagna recipe, aka taco lasagna recipe, is a family favorite in my house. It’s a great recipe that the whole family will love.

The beef mixture or taco meat, chili powder, veggies, and tortillas all give it delicious Mexican flavors. Who says there aren’t different ways to enjoy taco flavors? This easy Mexican lasagna recipe is even great the next day.

Mexican Lasagna Ingredients

Mexican Lasagna Toppings

Use all of your favorite taco toppings to dress up your yummy Mexican Lasagna. The sky is the limit! 

• Salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Sour cream 
• Guacamole 
• Cilantro 
• Green onions 
• Avocado

How To Make Mexican Lasagna

Step 1

First, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Next, spray 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in large skillet and cook ground beef until almost done.

Step 4

Then, add onion and cook until beef is no longer pink.

Step 5

Next, add garlic and cook 30-60 seconds longer.

Step 6

Stir in taco seasoning until well combined.

Step 7

Then, add tomatoes, corn and black beans and stir until well combined.

Step 8

Bring mixture to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until all flavors are combined.

Step 9

Next, layer tortillas on bottom of baking dish, overlapping slightly and cutting to fit if necessary.

Step 10

Spread a layer of refried beans on top of tortillas.

Step 11

Then, add ¼ of the cheese over beans.

Step 12

Top with 1/3 of meat mixture.

Step 13

Next, repeat layers, ending with a layer of tortillas.

Step 14

Top with remaining cheese.

Step 15

Then, bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes:

Mexican lasagna can actually be made with corn tortillas too. In fact, they will hold their shape a little more than flour tortillas.

Too dry? Add a touch of enchilada sauce over the top.

IS MEXICAN LASAGNA GLUTEN FREE? 

Much like traditional lasagna, the key ingredient you need to worry about in making gluten free Mexican lasagna is the “noodles”. Mission gluten free tortillas are SO yummy. The texture is perfect, you will never miss the gluten! 

As always, double check that all packaged ingredients are gluten free. 

VEGAN MEXICAN LASAGNA

So many Mexican dishes are vegan friendly, due to the high bean and veggie content! This Mexican lasagna recipe is no different, and easily made into a vegan dish.

Make sure that you are using vegan tortillas, to start with. 

There are plenty of vegan shredded cheese brands, like “Daiya” and “Follow Your Heart”. You can also opt to just skip the cheese. 

Tofutti sour cream is amazeballs, and tastes just like the real deal! 

As far as meat goes, you can skip it and add more veggies, or try a vegan alternative, like Gardein the ultimate beefless ground (this is also gluten free). It is SO good! 

MEXICAN BREAKFAST LASAGNA

Take this dish to breakfast!

Just mix scrambled eggs, sausage, and all of your favorite taco veggies as the “meat mixture”, and use salsa instead of refried beans.

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