Description
Get ready to upgrade your dinner routine with this cheesy baked Mexican lasagna casserole—a perfect mix of comfort food and bold Tex-Mex flavor. This easy dinner idea layers seasoned meat, tortillas, gooey melted cheese, and vibrant ingredients into one irresistible baked dish. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, family-friendly meals, or a satisfying make-ahead recipe, this casserole delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup salsa
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
8 small tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 avocado diced
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish
2. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned
3. Add onion and cook until soft, then add garlic
4. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and salsa and simmer
5. Add black beans and corn and cook briefly
6. Spread a thin layer of meat mixture in baking dish
7. Layer tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese
8. Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top
9. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes
10. Remove foil and bake until cheese is bubbly
11. Let rest before slicing
12. Garnish and serve
Notes
Let the meat mixture simmer to reduce excess moisture
Warm tortillas before layering for better texture
Let the casserole rest before cutting for clean slices
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, casserole recipe, Mexican lasagna, comfort food