Best 7 Smothered Mexican Lasagna Recipes

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Smothered Mexican lasagna is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the classic flavors of lasagna with a Mexican twist. It is made with layers of corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef or turkey, a spicy enchilada sauce, sour cream, cheese, and various Mexican-inspired ingredients. With its layers of tortillas, meat, cheese and sauce, smothered Mexican lasagna is sure to be a hit at any gathering. It is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for potlucks, parties, or weeknight dinners.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FAVORITE MEXICAN LASAGNA



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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

1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups salsa
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
Sliced ripe olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream, optional

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.

SMOTHERED MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Great tasting and easy Mexican lasagna. Tastes like it was hard work.

Provided by Brenda Britten

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
¼ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in green onions, taco seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chiles with juice. Reduce heat to medium.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and eggs. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over the cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and salsa. Serve in a bowl on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 190.3 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1659.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SMOTHERED MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Make and share this Smothered Mexican Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced, undrained
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Brown the ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Stir in green onions, taco seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chiles with juice. Reduce heat to medium and simmer.
  • While turkey mix is simmering, in a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and eggs. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over the cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and salsa. Garnish individual servings with this topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 897.4, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 261.5, Sodium 1523.9, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 50.1

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Rachael Ray's Mexican Lasagna recipe, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network, is a south-of-the-border take on an Italian classic.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken breast, available in the packaged meats case
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup medium heat taco sauce or 1 (14-oz) can stewed or fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Salt
8 (8 inch) spinach flour tortillas, available on dairy aisle of market
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or shredded pepper jack
2 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - twice around the pan. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat, 5 minutes. Add taco sauce or stewed or fire roasted tomatoes. Add black beans and corn. Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste.
  • Coat a shallow baking dish with remaining extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon oil. Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to make them easy to layer with. Build lasagna in layers of meat and beans, then tortillas, then cheese. Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese again. Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly. Top with the scallions and serve.

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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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

2 pounds ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons hot salsa
12 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
2 cups water
2 cups sour cream
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped, optional

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.

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Try something new with this flavorful Mexican Lasagna recipe! Corn tortillas replace pasta in this cheesy and delicious Mexican Lasagna recipe featuring black olives, green peppers, salsa, corn, cottage cheese and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
2-1/2 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
12 corn tortillas (6 inch), divided
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add salsa, corn and seasonings; mix well.
  • Layer 1/3 of the meat mixture, and half each of the tortillas and cottage cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat layers; cover with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar and olives.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

MEXICAN-STYLE LASAGNA



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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

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 scallions coarsely, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces fresh baby spinach
Nonstick cooking spray
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup prepared salsa (mild or medium)
8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups)

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your lasagna the best flavor. If you can, use fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna: Lasagna is a delicate dish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
  • Serve the lasagna with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for lasagna include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce.
  • Make ahead: Lasagna is a great make-ahead dish. You can assemble it up to 24 hours in advance and then bake it when you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Smothered Mexican lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of savory flavors and creamy cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give smothered Mexican lasagna a try.

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