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Mexican taco lasagna

Mexican Taco Lasagna

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
  • 12 flour tortillas 8-inch size
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 ounces, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: guacamole jalapeños, cilantro, additional sour cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; lightly grease a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook onion and garlic 2 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add beef; cook, breaking apart, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes with chiles, and 1/2 cup water; simmer 5 minutes, until thickened.
  5. Mix black beans, corn, and 1 cup salsa in a bowl.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup salsa in prepared dish's bottom; cover with 4 tortillas, overlapping as needed.
  7. Layer half the beef, half the bean mixture, 1 cup cheese, and dollops of 1/3 cup sour cream.
  8. Repeat with 4 tortillas, remaining beef and beans, 1 cup cheese, and 1/3 cup sour cream.
  9. Top with final 4 tortillas, remaining salsa, and remaining cheese.
  10. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 more minutes, until cheese melts and edges are golden.
  11. Stand 10 minutes before cutting; serve with desired toppings.