Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. However, if you're looking for a dish that packs a bit more flavor, then you need to try our favorite Mexican-style lasagna! This lasagna is made with layers of tortillas, seasoned ground beef, cheese, and a flavorful enchilada sauce. It's the perfect dish for a party or a potluck, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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MEXICAN LASAGNA
My whole family loves this beefy lasagna flavored with taco seasoning. Even my picky five-year-old will eat it. Serve with shredded lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, olives and sour cream.
Provided by Alyce Voorhees
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, and stir in the taco seasoning and tomatoes. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with half the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture into the dish, then top with the remaining tortillas. Spread salsa over the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 898.8 mg, Sugar 5 g
MEXICAN LASAGNA
I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son's mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won't live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. -Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chilies, taco seasoning and hot salsa., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through. , Top with sour cream, olives, onions, tomatoes if desired and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
OUR FAVORITE MEXICAN-STYLE LASAGNA
Create a little culinary fusion with Our Favorite Mexican-Style Lasagna. With stacks of ooey-gooey cheese, beans and taco beef, Our Favorite Mexican-Style Lasagna brings together two amazing culinary traditions in one pristine package.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in salsa and seasoning mix; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
- Spread 1/2 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 8-square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 2 tortillas.
- Top with layers of 1/2 cup of the remaining meat mixture, half the beans, 1/2 cup cheese and 2 of the remaining tortillas; repeat layers. Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese; cover.
- Bake 30 min.; uncover. Let stand 5 min. before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g
FAVORITE MEXICAN LASAGNA
Tortillas replace lasagna noodles in this beefy casserole with a south-of-the-border twist. With salsa, enchilada sauce, chilies, cheese and refried beans, it's a fiesta of flavors. -Tina Newhauser, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, chilies, taco seasoning and pepper; heat through. , Spread 1 cup meat mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with two tortillas, a third of the remaining meat mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with tortilla chips. , Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with olives, guacamole, tomatoes and sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
MEXICAN-STYLE LASAGNA
This Mexican casserole layered with tortillas has the heft of Italian lasagna and is just as tasty.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with as much spinach as will fit; pulse, adding remaining spinach in batches, until coarsely chopped.
- Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Lay 4 tortillas in bottom of dish (they will overlap slightly). Layer with half of beans, salsa, spinach mixture, and cheese; repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese and pressing in gently.
- Cover dish with foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes; remove foil, and continue baking until golden, 15 to 20 minutes more. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 21 g
MEXICAN LASAGNA
Chili powder adds a spicy Mexican twist to the Italian favorite. The taste-tested recipe comes from Ragu kitchens. TIP: Substitute refried beans for ground beef for a meatless main dish.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; Set aside 1 cup pasta sauce.
- In a 10-inch skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat; drain of fat.
- Stir in remaining pasta sauce, corn and chili powder.
- In a 13-x-9-inch spread 1 cup pasta mixture; arrange 2 tortillas over sauce, overlapping edges slightly.
- Layer half of the sauce mixture and one-third of the cheese over tortillas; REPEAT layers. ending with tortillas.
- Spread tortillas with the 1 cup reserved pasta sauce.
- Bake 30 minutes, then top with remaining cheese and bake another 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.3, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 1136.4, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 24.7
OUR FAVORITE MEXICAN STYLE LASAGNA
This delicious variation on traditional lasagna offers layers of flavor--salsa, taco seasoning, pinto beans, cheese--with a Mexican twist.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in salsa and seasoning mix; simmer on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Spread 1/2 cup onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 2 tortillas.
- Top with layers of 1/2 cup meat mixture, half the beans, 1/2 cup cheese and 2 tortillas. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese; cover.
- Bake 30 min.; uncover. Let stand 5 min. before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1224.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BEEFY MEXICAN LASAGNA
I love anything with flour tortillas! This is by far my favorite mexican casserole. It's quick, easy & makes great leftovers for lunch! This was a Durkee onion ring recipe, but I changed it around quite a bit.
Provided by Lizzybob
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet-brown meat& drain.
- Add beans& burrito seasoning to meat.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 can Durkee onion rings.
- In a large bowl-add cottage cheese, eggs and 1 cup cheese.
- Place about 3 flour tortillas in the bottom of a GREASED 9x13 dish.
- Overlap more tortillas up the sides.
- Spoon meat mixture over tortillas-add the jar of picante sauce.
- Top with another layer of tortillas.
- Top with the cottage cheese mixture.
- Cover with foil& bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese& remainder of onion rings.
- Bake 5 more minutes uncovered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 160.7, Sodium 686.6, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 33.3
Tips:
- Use flavorful ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your lasagna. Use ripe tomatoes, flavorful cheeses, and well-seasoned ground beef.
- Don't overcook the lasagna noodles: Al dente noodles will hold their shape and texture better in the lasagna.
- Layer the lasagna properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then cheese, and then repeat. This will help to ensure that the lasagna is evenly cooked and that the flavors are well-distributed.
- Bake the lasagna until it is golden brown and bubbly: This will take about 30-40 minutes. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Mexican-style lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of classic lasagna ingredients and Mexican flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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