Best 3 Easy Mexican Lasagna Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old lasagna recipe? Want to try something new and exciting? Look no further than easy Mexican lasagna! This flavorful dish combines the classic Italian flavors of lasagna with the bold, spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine. With layers of corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and a creamy sauce, this easy Mexican lasagna is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MEXICAN LASAGNA



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This lasagna is quick and easy to prepare, and leaves me plenty of time to feed our horses, goats and other animals while it's in the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2-1/2 cups water
2-1/2 cups picante sauce or salsa
2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup finely sliced green onions
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Combine beef, beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder. Place four of the uncooked lasagna noodles in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread half the beef mixture over the noodles. Top with four more noodles and the remaining beef mixture. Cover and remaining noodles. Combine water and picante sauce. Pour over all. , Cover tightly with foil; bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until noodles are tender. Combine sour cream, onions and olives. Spoon over casserole; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

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EASY VEGETARIAN MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Make and share this Easy Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss_Elaine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 cup sour cream (regular or low-fat)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided (regular or low-fat)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (regular or low-fat)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup black beans
1/2 cup textured vegetable protein
1 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (2 tsp dried)
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat an 11 by 7-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine tomatos, TVP, beans, spinach, corn, sour cream, 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup of the Cheddar, cilantro, and taco seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
  • Arrange half of the tortilla pieces in the bottom of prepared pan, overlapping pieces slightly to cover the surface. Top with half of the bean mixture and smooth over with the back of a spoon to even the top. Layer remaining tortillas over top, and spoon over remaining bean mixture. Top with remaining 1/4 cup each of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 more minutes, until top is golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • To reheat, bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

MEXICAN LASAGNA - SO EASY!



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We had the Missionaries and my nephew Scott over for dinner Friday night... All good eaters... along with our big family... They loved this! Noel and I made baked chicken, bar-b-qued pork chops, baked beans and frozen green beans from the garden as sides for the buffet! For desert, we had Jell-O Mell-O's. The entire meal...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SAUCE
1 qt spaghetti sauce
1 pt enchilada sauce
1 tsp each: chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/3 c water
MEAT
1 1/2 lb ground beef, browned, fully cooked and crumbled
lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
CHEESES
6 - 8 slice american cheese singles or melting cheese singles
1 pkg (8 ounces or more) cheddar cheeses (shredded) or any cheese of your liking
TORTILLAS
1 pkg (8 - 10) flour tortillas (can also use corn tortillas)
CORN
1 c whole kernel corn (drained)
CHILI
1 can(s) hormel chili with beans
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, taco or hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • 2. Mix sauce ingredients together. Place a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of baking dish.
  • 3. Put two rounds of tortillas on top of the sauce. Tear apart another tortilla to "fill in the gaps" along ends and sides and middle.
  • 4. Add a thin layer of sauce to cover tortillas. Place broken apart chesse singles on top of sauce layer. Sprinkle half of the ground beef on top of the cheese layer.
  • 5. Repeat direction 3 with the tortillas. Add a thin layer of sauce. Add the Hormel Chili with Beans. Add some pieces of cheese and sprinkle with whole kernel corn.
  • 6. Add another layer of tortillas. Put the remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining ground beef. Sprinkle generously with the shredded cheese.
  • 7. Bake uncovered until bubbly and the cheese is melted and browned lightly. (About 25 minutes). Remove from oven. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Cut into desired size squares. As a side dish this will serve 10. As the main dish, it will serve 6.
  • 8. *** You can add toppings if desired, like: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream and shredded cheese. and of course favorite taco or hot sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tortillas: For a more flavorful lasagna, use a combination of corn and wheat tortillas.
  • Don't overcook the tortillas: Cook the tortillas just until they are soft and pliable. Overcooking will make them tough.
  • Layer the lasagna properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then a layer of tortillas, then a layer of cheese, and so on. Repeat these layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown: This will take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Mexican lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of savory flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Mexican lasagna a try!

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