Mexican Lasagna combines traditional Italian layers with vibrant Mexican flavors. With layers of flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, salsa, and a cheese blend, all baked together until melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
This Mexican Lasagna Recipe is layered perfection
Our layered Mexican Lasagna is so easy to make; it’s built just like the classic Italian casserole but tastes similar to a taco, but it’s served as a heaping slice instead of in a handheld shell.
Just like my Taco Lasagna and Mexican Casserole recipes, this homemade Mexican lasagna casserole has a base of flour tortillas instead of noodles, a southwestern-seasoned meat mixture, salsa that stands in for the standard spaghetti sauce, and a cheddar and Monterey jack cheese blend that’s used instead of ricotta and Parmesan
I love finding new ways to recreate a regular recipe and present it in a way that feels fun and feeds my entire family – this delicious casserole dish is hearty, warm, and will curb your craving for Mexican-style cuisine.
Why we love Mexican Lasagna
- Quick and easy to make.
- Uses a handful of simple ingredients.
- Mexican flavor formed as a filling comfort food meal.
- Loaded with layers of cheese, meat, beans, and tortillas–it’s a lasagna that tastes like a taco.
- Great make-ahead meal and freezer friendly.
- Perfect for potlucks, game days, and large gatherings to feed a crowd.
Ingredients for Mexican Lasagna with Flour Tortillas
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- Lean ground beef
- Yellow onion
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Taco seasoning: Or try our Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Water
- Mild chopped green chilis
- Seasoned black beans
- Flour tortillas: I used the 8-inch soft taco-sized tortillas.
- Mild chunky salsa
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Monterey jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Recommended Tools
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- 9×13 baking dish
- Cooking spray
- Large skillet
