Description
A delicious layered dish of seasoned ground beef, tortillas, and cheese that transforms weeknight dinners into a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning (2 packets)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 (4 oz.) can green chilis
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 18 corn tortillas
- 6 cups shredded cheese (blend of Monterey jack and cheddar)
- 1 medium tomato (diced for garnish)
- 1 bunch green onions (sliced for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onion is tender.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and pour in the water; stir well and let it simmer for about five minutes.
- Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, green chilis, and black beans, cooking until heated through.
- Arrange 6 corn tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the tortillas, and sprinkle 2 cups of the shredded cheese on top.
- Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with a layer of cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, top with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the lasagna rest after baking enhances flavor integration. Use fresh tortillas for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg