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Mexican Lasagna

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February 8, 2017 By Leigh Anne8 Comments

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Mexican Lasagna is sure to be a hit with the whole family and a fun flavor twist on a classic dish.

mexican lasagna on a white plate

Lasagna is comfort food for a lot of people but I have to confess, I don’t make lasagna and I’m not sure I have ever made a lasagna from scratch, maybe once.  If we have lasagna it usually comes from Costco.  I find the whole process messy and time consuming.

Mexican casserole in white serving dish garnished with avocado slices

Now Mexican Lasgana is another story.  Not only is this a fun flavor twist on the traditionally Italian dish but there are no noodles to boil which is huge for me.  Instead of noodles this Mexican Lasgana uses corn tortillas and all my other favorite Mexican flavors and foods.  Of course, feel free to use flour tortillas if you prefer.

spoonful of Mexican lasagna

The process begins with a layer of tortillas covered with some refried beans.  This is then topped with a meat mixture of hamburger, garlic, onion, taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chiles.  On top of that layer is cheese and then you just repeat.

corn tortillas refried beans taco meat and cheese layered in a white casserole dish

On top of the final cheese layer I added sliced black olives and green onions. It then bakes for about 20-25 minutes or until it is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Mexican Lasagna topped with shredded cheese green onions and sliced black olivesI love to serve this Mexican Lasagna with Mexican Rice and a green salad.  It would also be good with some Lime Cilantro Rice.

plate of Mexican lasagna

This dish is one of those that is pretty much guaranteed to become a family favorite.  It also makes a great dish to take to a group event or potluck.  People love it!


Mexican Lasagna Recipe

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Mexican Lasagna
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican casserole, mexican lasagna
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Author: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 10 oz. can of diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 1 oz. package taco seasoning mix
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 16 oz. can refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded cheese mexican blend
  • 1 2.25 oz. can sliced black olives
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • avocado garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large pan, brown hamburger along with onion and garlic. Stir in taco seasoning and canned tomatoes.
  3. Spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan and line with 6 corn tortillas, they will overlap.
  4. Spread half of refried beans over tortillas. Slightly warm beans to make them easier to spread.
  5. Cover with half of meat mixture and then half of cheese mixture.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beans, meat mixture and cheese.
  7. Top cheese layer with sliced black olives and green onions.
  8. Bake or 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Lasagna
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 1332mg 56%
Potassium 391mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin A 20.5%
Vitamin C 10.1%
Calcium 22.2%
Iron 19.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hi – I’m Leigh Anne! Food, family and friends are three of my favorite things. I love sharing easy, delicious recipes and entertaining ideas that everyone will love. When she started her blog, Your Homebased Mom, over 9 years ago she had no idea that it would one day house over 2,400 recipes and ideas! .
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  1. 1
    Dianne says:
    February 8, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Thank you, Leigh Anne. I can’t wait to make this for my husband, who has celiac disease. Just use Gluten Free Taco Seasoning and the casserole is gluten free. I am always excited to find new G/F recipes.

    Reply
    • 1.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      February 8, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      I hope you both enjoy it!! I know exactly how it can feel to find a new G/F recipe, I remember those days when my daughter was at home and I was cooking for her.

      Reply
  2. 2
    Pat Taylor says:
    February 9, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    Sounds yummy. On the menu for tonight! I have made Italian lasagna from scratch for the last 56 years! The first time I ate lasagna was on our honeymoon driving from Illinois to Niagara Falls. One of my wedding gifts was a Better Homes and Garden cookbook with a lasagna recipe. It an absolute must to learn to make our favorite honeymoon dish. Over the years it has been served to many guests and family. I have changed the original recipe a little.

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    • 2.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      February 13, 2017 at 9:29 am

      Pat, I love your story and I bet your lasagna is amazing!

      Reply
  3. 3
    Laurel says:
    February 11, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    I used to make something like this years ago, and we loved it. Sadly, I lost the recipe and somehow forgot about it. I will definitely be giving this a try at our house very soon.

    I make homemade lasagna ALL the time. It is seriously one of my quick “go to” meals if we have unexpected company coming. I gave up boiling the noodles years ago. I put sauce in the bottom of the pan, make my lasagna layers with plain old lasagna noodles, and then pour about a 1/2 cup water (or spaghettii sauce thinned with water) over the top before covering with aluminum foil. Bake for an hour on 350 and the noodles turn out perfectly. No mess. No burned fingers. No hassle.

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    • 3.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      February 13, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Laure, Great tip on the lasagna noodles as boiling them is my least favorite part! Will have to try it.

      Reply
  4. 4
    Willie Dunigan says:
    October 7, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    I made this a little while ago, and am feasting on it now. Aye caramba! So good! I topped it with a little La Costeña Mexican green salsa Medium for a little heat. My husband loves it too. Seconds will be topped with Herdez Roasted Salsa Roma. Thank you Leigh Anne for such an easy, tasty lasagna. No pasta pot to wash! Will serve for company.

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    • 4.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      October 7, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Love hearing that! Your additions sound like perfection! Thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
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