Description
Layered with zesty mexican lasagna flavors, this culinary creation blends classic Italian techniques with bold southwestern spices. Rich cheese, tender tortillas, and spicy proteins meld together, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sour cream
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilis, drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or fresh
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Noodles, Seasonings, and Cheese:
- 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the casserole dish by creating a foundational spread of refried beans across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking vessel.
- Craft the meat layer by thoroughly browning ground beef in a skillet, eliminating excess fat, and infusing with robust taco seasoning until perfectly integrated.
- Construct the first structural layer by carefully positioning lasagna noodles atop the bean foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly across the noodles, followed by a generous scattering of diced tomatoes and golden corn kernels.
- Shower the initial layer with a cascade of shredded cheese, creating a melty blanket that promises rich flavor complexity.
- Repeat the layering process, mirroring the previous arrangement of noodles, beef, tomatoes, corn, and another substantial cheese covering.
- Crown the casserole with a final noodle layer, then artfully spread a smooth sour cream surface across the top.
- Embellish the summit with remaining cheese and finely chopped red onion for added texture and zest.
- Encase the dish in aluminum foil, then transfer to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for a 25-minute transformative bake.
- Unveil the foil for a final 10-minute crisping session, allowing the cheese to bubble and turn a tempting golden hue.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs just before serving, adding a vibrant herbal flourish to the Mexican-inspired lasagna.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for a vegetarian version that maintains the hearty texture and flavor profile.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier without falling apart.
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles to reduce prep time and simplify the layering process without compromising the dish’s structural integrity.
- Consider adding jalapeños or green chiles for extra heat and a more authentic Mexican kick if you enjoy spicier dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg