Mexican Lasagna

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Mexican Lasagna

Enjoy all your favorite burrito flavors in a comforting casserole with this easy cheesy Mexican Lasagna.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 472kcal

Author: Caro Jensen

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil divided
1 lb ground beef
3 tbsp burrito seasoning or taco seasoning
14 oz diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice or cooked white rice
14 oz corn canned, fresh, or frozen
14 oz mixed beans pinto or black beans
1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped, + 1 tbsp as garnish
5 whole wheat tortillas or white flour tortillas, burrito size
14 oz refried beans
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350C (180C). Grease a large round casserole dish (min. 12 inches) with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
2 tbsp olive oil
To make the beef mixture, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to a preheated large skillet. Add the ground beef and burrito seasoning. Brown the beef on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes, breaking it apart as you're cooking it.
1 lb ground beef, 3 tbsp burrito seasoning
Add the diced tomatoes, drained corn, and beans, followed by the cooked rice and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine and simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, ground black pepper, chili flakes, or hot sauce to taste.
14 oz diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice, 14 oz corn, 14 oz mixed beans, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
To assemble the Mexican lasagna, add 1-2 tbsp of refried beans to a tortilla. Spread the beans across the whole tortilla and add it to the casserole dish. It's easier to spread the refried beans onto the tortilla before adding it to the dish.
5 whole wheat tortillas, 14 oz refried beans
Add 1/5 of the ground beef mixture onto the tortilla and spread it out evenly, Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese. Repeat this process 4 more times so you have 5 layers in total. Add the remaining 1/2 a cup of cheese at the top for a cheesy topping.
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Place the casserole into the preheated oven and bake it for 20 minutes. Switch on the broiler for the last 5 minutes if the cheese doesn't have enough color.
Remove the Mexican lasagna from the oven and let it sit for at least 15 minutes for the layers to settle. It'll be easier serving it. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite Mexican sides.

Notes

Casserole dish: You can also make the Mexican lasagna in a standard 8x12 inches casserole dish by overlapping the tortillas. Alternatively, you can make it in a large cake tin or pie dish.

Storage: Leftovers stores really well, in fact it's one of those dishes that gets better over time and makes an excellent meal prep item. Simply store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer as a whole or in convenient portions for up to 3 months. You can also assemble it and bake it a day later.

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