Description
Mexican Lasagna is a delightful fusion of traditional Italian comfort food and bold Mexican flavors. This layered dish features tender lasagna noodles enveloped in savory ground beef, zesty salsa, creamy refried beans, and melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or Taco Tuesdays, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas, this recipe guarantees a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain fat and stir in taco seasoning.
- Mix refried beans with salsa in a bowl until combined.
- Layer half of the bean-salsa mixture at the bottom of the dish, followed by lasagna noodles, half the meat mixture, and half the cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with noodles topped by remaining salsa and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg