Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas

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Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas is a tasty recipe inspired by our friends at Certified Angus Beef® brand. It’s a tasty South-of-the-border casserole the entire family will enjoy. Loaded with ground beef, mild green chilies, lots of gooey cheese and, of course, corn tortillas. Make ahead instructions included in this easy recipe that is perfect for back to school dinners or any night of the week. It’s an excellent menu choice and one of our favorite ground beef recipes. 

Mexican Lasagna

When I was searching for Mexican Recipes over at Certified Angus Beef® brand’s website, I knew it would be a hit! Lasagna is one of those meals that’s a real crowd pleaser whenever it’s served and this Mexican inspired lasagna did not disappoint. My family LOVED this Mexican lasagna for dinner and we even had a few leftovers the for tasty lunches the next day. (For more back to school lunch recipes check out all of our Hot Lunch Ideas.) Since this Mexican Lasagna recipe is made with corn tortillas, prep is so much easier than with a traditional lasagna. Using corn tortillas also means Mexican Lasagna is gluten free, making it an option for those with gluten sensitivities.

Add your own twist to Mexican Lasagna!

In this Mexican Lasagna Recipe, salsa stands in for the traditional tomato sauce portion of the lasagna. You choose your favorite brand and the level of heat your family enjoys. I used medium heat salsa when I made this Mexican Lasagna for my family and it was perfect for us. But if your family likes a less spicy taste, use a mild salsa instead! I also added some corn to the meat mixture after it was browned, putting my own spin on this corn tortilla recipe. To finish it off, I sprinkled the baked Mexican lasagna with green onions and fresh tomatoes. It was a nice addition! If you’re looking for a complete meal, add a green salad and this easy-to-make Lime Charlotte (Carlota de Limon) for dessert and you’ll have a delicious Mexican fiesta!

Mexican Lasagna ingredients

This easy taco lasagna uses just a few simple ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground chuck, cooked and drained
• 1.25 ounce taco seasoning packet
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup green onions chopped
• 1 cup corn kernels thawed
• 16 ounce salsa, your favorite brand
• 12 corn tortillas 6-inch size
• 20 ounces green chilies (five 4-ounce cans), mild and diced
• 1 pound Mexican Blend cheese, grated
• 10 ounce mild enchilada sauce
• Chopped green onions and fresh tomatoes for garnish, if desired

How to make Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas

Making this Mexican Lasagna with tortillas is a simple task. Follow these four steps for a taco lasagna you and your family are going to love:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, water, and green onions. Stir in salsa and corn.
3. Spray 9” x 13” pan with nonstick spray. Place a layer of tortillas in the bottom. Top with a third of the green chilies, ground beef mixture, cheese and enchilada sauce. Repeat layers twice, using cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
4. Allow to sit loosely covered for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with chopped green onions and fresh diced tomatoes, if desired.

Is this Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas gluten free?

If you want to make this a Gluten Free Mexican Lasagna, here are our gluten free tips:

• Look for gluten free taco seasoning. McCormick makes a gluten free taco seasoning perfect for this recipe.
• Check the enchilada sauce you’re using to make sure it’s gluten free. Old El Paso enchilada sauce is naturally gluten free.
• Make sure you’re using gluten free tortillas. While corn tortillas are naturally gluten free, double check the packaging to make sure.

Can I make changes to this taco lasagna recipe?

Want to mix things up? That’s easy to do with this Mexican lasagna recipe. It’s basically a taco casserole with corn tortillas. Here are a few ways you can experiment with this recipe:

• Add some spice: Use diced jalapeno to add a little spice to this recipe
• Change the protein: Ground beef is our favorite, but you could also try chicken, turkey, or your preferred vegetarian substitute
• Try new toppings: Try topping this taco lasagna with guacamole, sour cream, or cilantro. All the best taco toppings pair well with this recipe!
• This recipe will become one of your favorite gluten free dinner recipes. 

Can you make Mexican lasagna ahead of time?

One of the best parts about making this Mexican lasagna for dinner is that you can easily prepare it ahead of time.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the beef layer of ground beef, taco seasoning, water, and green onions, then refrigerate until ready to assemble. Add the corn and salsa, then simply assemble the lasagna and bake as directed.

How to reheat Mexican Lasagna

You can reheat Mexican lasagna in the oven or in the microwave.

To reheat it in the oven, transfer the lasagna to an oven-safe dish (if you removed it from its original baking dish), and cover it with foil. After preheating the oven, bake at about 325°F for around 20 minutes or until heated through.

If you want to reheat a smaller portion in the microwave, simply add it to a microwave-safe container and heat it on HIGH for one to two minutes, or until heated through. That is the beauty of mexican food recipes, you can enjoy it ever more the second time around. 

What to serve with Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas

Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas is one of our favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes, and we love to pair it with similar dishes!

The adults at the table can enjoy this taco lasagna recipe with Moscato Sangria, and everyone will appreciate one of these Key Lime Pie Squares or the Carlota de Limón linked above for dessert. As a side dish, this Homemade Rice-a-Roni is a favorite choice.

There are many Mexican Lasagna recipes but this one is by far our favorite! Try some of our other Sunday Supper favorites, like…

• Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Verde
• Ground Pork Carnitas Tacos
• Puerto Rican Baked Empanadas
• Lasagna for Two
• Slow Cooker Lasagna
• Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna
• Healthier Make Ahead Lasagna Freezer Meal
• Chilaquiles Rojos Mexican Skillet
• Chorizo Cheese Dip with Spinach

We would love to hear your thoughts on this Mexican lasagna. It is one of our favorite taco casseroles! Do you have some favorite recipes using corn tortillas or Sunday Dinner Recipes?  Leave a comment below to let us know what you think!

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Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

55 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

A tasty casserole the entire family will enjoy. Make ahead instructions included in this easy recipe that is perfect for back-to-school dinners. It's an excellent menu choice for this busy time of year!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Back To School Dinner

Servings: 8

Calories: 654 kcal

Author: Renee Pajestka

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground chuck cooked and drained - see note 1
• 1.25 ounce taco seasoning packet
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup green onions chopped
• 1 cup corn kernels thawed
• 16 ounce salsa your favorite brand
• 12 corn tortillas 6-inch size
• 20 ounces green chilies five 4-ounce cans mild and diced
• 1 pound Mexican Blend cheese grated
• 10 ounce enchilada sauce mild
• Chopped green onions and fresh tomatoes for garnish, if desired

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, water and green onions. Stir in salsa and corn.
3. Spray 9” x 13” pan with nonstick spray. Place a layer of tortillas in the bottom. Top with a third of the green chilies, ground beef mixture, cheese and enchilada sauce. Repeat layers twice, using cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
4. Allow to sit loosely covered for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with chopped green onions and fresh diced tomatoes, if desired.

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Recipe Notes

1. We recommend Certified Angus Beef® brand for best results
2. BACK TO SCHOOL Dinners MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the beef layer (ground beef, taco seasoning, water, green onions) and refrigerate until ready to assemble. Add the corn and salsa, then just assemble the lasagna and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 654 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 40g 62%

Saturated Fat 18g 90%

Cholesterol 134mg 45%

Sodium 1829mg 76%

Potassium 651mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 9g

Protein 37g 74%

Vitamin A 28.6%

Vitamin C 18.1%

Calcium 45.2%

Iron 22.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was updated on April 15th, 2019.

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