Description
This Mexican lasagna layers seasoned ground meat, black beans, corn, and a blend of red and green enchilada sauces between corn or flour tortillas, topped with melty cheese for a comforting, quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat (lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (16-oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (16-oz) can green enchilada sauce
- 10–12 corn or flour tortillas (8–10 inch)
- 3 cups (340 g) shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Prep Your Fillings: Brown ground meat, diced onion, and garlic for 8-10 minutes until no pink remains and onion is softened. Drain fat thoroughly. Stir in half of both enchilada sauces, the rinsed black beans, and drained corn. Cook 2-3 minutes until heated through and fragrant. Season to taste.
- Sauce the Dish: Spread 0.5 cup (120 ml) combined red and green enchilada sauce at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Like a Pro: Arrange 3-4 tortillas, overlapping, over the sauce. Top with half the meat mixture, 1 cup (115 g) cheese, and 0.25 cup (60 ml) more sauce. Repeat this layer once more.
- Final Touch: Place the final 3-4 tortillas over the last meat and cheese layer. Pour over all remaining sauce, then cover generously with remaining cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375F (190C) for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is beautifully melted, bubbly, and edges are golden brown. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to help layers set.
Notes
For a faster assembly, use pre-cooked shredded chicken or Instant Pot black beans. Ensure ground meat and beans are thoroughly drained to prevent a watery lasagna. If tortillas seem dry, add more sauce between layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx 200 g)
- Calories: 520 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg