Name: Easy Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 46 min
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef (lean); 2 pkg taco seasoning; 3 cups cheddar cheese (Mexican blend, shredded); 9 lasagna noodles; 15 oz black beans (1 can, drained); 15 oz yellow corn (1 can, drained); 4 cups diced tomatoes and green chiles (4 cans, drained); 1 avocado; 1 jalapeño; fresh tomatoes; 1 can black olives (diced, drained); 3 tbsp cilantro (chopped)

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Taco seasoned ground beef between cheesy layers of lasagna, tomatoes, black beans and corn topped with black olives, jalapeño and sour cream.

piece of cheesy Mexican lasagna — the perfect recipe for your fiesta!

My family absolutely loves Mexican cuisine and comfort foods, especially large, oven-baked dishes, like Doritos Casserole or Mexican Corn Casserole. With this simple recipe, you get both and it feeds us all week long.

Contents

what you’ll need

ingredients for Mexican lasagna recipe, including corn, diced tomatoes, cilantro, ground beef, lasagna noodles, taco seasoning and black beans — just a few simple ingredients for the best Mexican lasagna

For this Mexican Lasagna Recipe, I recommend the following ingredients to get started:

ground beef– 90% lean or more is recommended (less fat and moisture in the pan)
taco seasoning– use your favorite brand or make your own taco seasoning blend
cheddar cheese– shredded, Mexican blend
yellow corn– canned, drained
black beans– canned, drained
diced tomatoes and chiles– drained
garnishes– chopped cilantro, avocado, sour cream, jalapeño, olives (optional, to taste)

plate with a slice of Mexican lasagna with jalapeño, tomatoes, sour cream, olives and cilantro garnish — jalapeño, olives, and cilantro make delicious garnishes

instructions

Follow these easy instructions to prep and bake Mexican lasagna.

Step 1: prep

To begin, cook your pasta (if required) according to package instructions.

Step 2: layer and bake

tips

Mexican lasagna casserole with lasagna noodles, cheese, tomatoes, jalapeño and cilantro on top

FAQs

leftovers

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a covered container
Freeze individual pieces wrapped in plastic wrap, then placed in zippered bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the microwave.

recipe substitutions

shredded chicken may be used instead of hamburger
pinto beans or refried beans can be substituted in place of black beans
corn may be subbed for garbanzo beans or peppers

cheesy Mexican lasagna with ground beef, corn, black beans

what to serve with Mexican lasagna

The best sides for Mexican Lasagna include:

Street Corn (elote)
Mexican Corn Casserole

Easy Mexican Lasagna

Taco seasoned ground beef between cheesy layers of lasagna, tomatoes, black beans and corn topped with black olives, jalapeño and sour cream.

4.05 from 20 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 26 minutes

Total Time: 46 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 667kcal

Author: chunkyinkentucky

Equipment

baking dish 9×13

Ingredients

2 lb ground beef lean
2 pkg taco seasoning
3 cups cheddar cheese Mexican blend, shredded
9 lasagna noodles
15 oz black beans 1 can, drained
15 oz yellow corn 1 can, drained
4 cups diced tomatoes and green chiles 4 cans, drained

Toppings (optional)

1 avocado
1 jalapeño
fresh tomatoes
1 can black olives diced, drained
3 tbsp cilantro chopped

Instructions

Prep

open and drain all canned vegetables, including corn, black beans, and tomatoes and chiles
over medium heat, brown and sauté ground beef with onion. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to box directions.
add corn and taco seasoning packets

Assembly

in a 9×13 baking dish, add half of ground beef mixture
top with tomatoes and chiles, then 1 cup of cheddar cheese
add lasagna noodles and repeat layering process
top with cheese and bake, covered, at 390°F for 26 minutes.
Finish last 5-10 minutes uncovered. Remove when cheese is fully melted and light golden brown.

Notes

leftovers

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a covered container

freezing/meal prep

Freeze individual pieces wrapped in plastic wrap, then placed in zippered bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the microwave.

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