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My Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas, also known as Taco Lasagna and Mexican Casserole, is by far the best taco bake recipe you will ever taste! It is a drool-worthy dish that can easily be made ahead of time and is perfect for potlucks and entertaining.
The Best Mexican Lasagna
If you love Mexican cuisine, you are going to fall head-over-heels for this corn tortilla lasagna.
This make-ahead Mexican casserole with tortillas is super easy and perfect for easy weeknight dinners on a budget. Even picky eaters can’t resist this taco lasagna with tortillas. This is one of my favorite Sunday dinner ideas. It makes the most amazing leftovers during the week.
Unlike a traditional lasagna recipe, Mexican tortilla lasagna requires very little prep. Plus, because it calls for corn tortillas, you can enjoy this recipe on a gluten-free meal plan. That’s right – it’s a gluten-free lasagna!
I made this dish for dinner on Sunday and we had the left overs today for dinner and my husband said don’t lose this Recipe. This was very good.👍
Patricia
Mexican Lasagna Recipe Ingredients
- ground beef
- taco seasoning packet
- water
- green onions
- corn kernels thawed
- salsa
- corn tortillas
- hatch chiles
- Mexican Blend cheese
- enchilada sauce mild
- Chopped green onions and fresh tomatoes for garnish, if desired
How to Make Mexican Lasagna
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a pan greased with cooking oil over medium heat.
- When the pan is hot and shimmering, add ground beef and break it into pieces using a wooden spoon or spatula.Let it begin to brown, and then break the beef into smaller pieces. Cook until all beef is broken up and browned.
- Combine cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, water, and green onions. Stir in salsa and corn until well-combined.
- Spray a 9” x 13” pan with non-stick spray. Begin layering lasagna by placing a layer of tortillas along the bottom.
- Top with ⅓ of the diced hatch chiles, ground beef mixture, Mexican cheese blend, and enchilada sauce.
- Repeat layers twice in that order, topping it all off with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow taco lasagna to sit, loosely covered, for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Top with chopped green onions and fresh diced tomatoes, if desired.Serve, and enjoy!
Made this last night.. it was absolutely amazing. I didn’t have a can of red enchilada sauce, so I used green, but it was a big hit at this house. Thanks for sharing. Will be a regular now.
@tiffroobear777.
Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas Variations
- 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 ground chicken, ground turkey, or your preferred vegetarian substitute.
- Try new toppings. Try other taco toppings for this taco lasagna, like avocado crema, sour cream, or cilantro. All the best taco toppings pair well with this recipe!
Gluten-Free Mexican Lasagna
- To make this a true gluten-free recipe, 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 they weren’t processed with products containing gluten. It’s always good to check!
Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna
- You can easily make this lasagna vegetarian by substituting the beef for zucchini and peppers.
- Have fun! Add some beans and spinach for a delicious alternative.
Taco Lasagna Recipe Tips
- You can use frozen corn kernels to make this easy lasagna recipe, or you can use leftover corn from one of our corn recipes!
- Add a little extra spice to the dish with jalapenos.
- When browning the ground beef, try not to stir it around too much in the pan. To really let it brown, it needs to have the time to stick to the pan. Break it up as you go along, but otherwise, leave it alone.
- I add additional corn to the meat mixture after browning to put my own spin on things. To finish it off, I sprinkle it with green onions and fresh tomatoes. This give it a deliciously fresh flavor!
Mexican Lasagna Recipes FAQs
es! One of the best parts about making this Mexican lasagna for dinner is that you can easily prepare it ahead of time. It’s perfect for meal planning.
Prepare the 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 Mexican lasagna with tortillas and bake as directed.
Yes! You can divide this recipe between 2 smaller casserole dishes and enjoy one and freeze the other, or freeze the whole lasagna. Freeze the uncooked taco bake, then defrost in the refrigerator and pop it in the oven. Or, bake it straight from frozen by adding an additional 10-15 minutes of baking time.
How to Reheat Taco Lasagna
In the Oven
- To reheat it in the oven, transfer 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.
In the Microwave
- If you want to reheat a smaller portion in the microwave, simply add your taco lasagna to a microwave-safe container and heat it on HIGH for one to two minutes, or until heated through.
One of the many wonderful things about Mexican recipes is that you’ll enjoy it, even more, the second time around!
Readers Love This Recipe
Love it! ❤️ Kids and boyfriend loved it too. Definitely making again 😋
@ashsavk
I loved it!!! My family loved it. I didn’t get a picture of it before everyone got into it but they devoured it!
@mirandaleighgbp
Super yummy and easy! Love it
@skyeertel
Recipes with Corn Tortillas
What to Serve with Mexican Lasagna
- Mexican Street Corn
- Grilled Corn on the Cob for extra corn. This grilled corn is delicious!
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Elote Casserole
- Carlota de Limon or Key Lime Pie Bars for dessert!
Super Easy Mexican Lasagna
Equipment
- 9" by 13" baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck cooked and drained – see note 1
- 1.25 ounce taco seasoning packet
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup green onions chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels thawed
- 16 ounce salsa your choice
- 18 corn tortillas 6 inch tortillas
- 20 ounces hatch chiles five 4 oz. cans, diced
- 1 pound Mexican Blend cheese grated
- 10 ounce enchilada sauce mild
- Chopped green onions and fresh tomatoes for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Heat a pan greased with cooking oil over medium heat.When the pan is hot and shimmering, add ground beef and break it into pieces using a wooden spoon or spatula.Let it begin to brown, and then break the beef into smaller pieces. Cook until all beef is broken up and browned.
- Combine cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, water, and green onions. Stir in salsa and corn until well-combined.
- Spray a 9” x 13” pan with non-stick spray. Begin layering lasagna by placing a layer of tortillas along the bottom.
- Top with ⅓ of the diced hatch chiles, ground beef mixture, Mexican cheese blend, and enchilada sauce.
- Repeat layers twice in that order, topping it all off with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow taco lasagna to sit, loosely covered, for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with chopped green onions and fresh diced tomatoes, if desired. Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- 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 Mexican lasagna and bake as directed.
- You can use frozen corn kernels to make this easy lasagna recipe, or you can use leftover corn from one of our corn recipes!
- Add a little extra spice to the dish with jalapenos.
- When browning the ground beef, try not to stir it around too much in the pan. To really let it brown, it needs to have the time to stick to the pan. Break it up as you go along, but otherwise, leave it alone.
- I add additional corn to the meat mixture after browning to put my own spin on things. To finish it off, I sprinkle it with green onions and fresh tomatoes. This give it a deliciously fresh flavor!
edytahannas says
This is such a great idea for Sunday dinner. I can’t wait to try it.
Em Beitel says
We’re looking forward to hearing what you think!
Heidy L. McCallum says
I haven’t made this in years! I don’t think I even know what I did with my recipe so I sure am glad I found yours! I can’t wait to try this out.
Em Beitel says
We can’t wait to hear how it goes, Heidy!
Jen says
With our busy schedule, being able to make it ahead of time is such a life saver. Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner idea to add to our rotation.
Em Beitel says
Thank you, Jen! That’s awesome!
Katie says
Oh wow this looks delicious! I love the twist on lasagna, and the flavors are so great! Can’t wait to make this for my family!
Em Beitel says
Thank you! Let us know how it goes!
DeliciousLittleBites says
I love this recipe! It’s full of some of my favorite flavors and my kids will actually eat it without complaining! Win, win!
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much!
cocoandash says
This looks great! I love mexican lasagna!
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much! We do too!
Kelly Anthony says
I’m always looking for dinners to take to friends that are easy to transport and something that everyone will love and this checks all the boxes.
Em Beitel says
Thank you, Kelly! This is one of our favorites!
Kristina says
Love, love, love everything about this dish! Easy dish for Taco Tuesday!
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Kristina!
Ann Alessandra says
Do you roll the tortillas and fry them when you make a lasagna or do you just place them flat in pan without frying?
Em Beitel says
Hi there, Ann! No need to roll the tortillas out and fry them. You can lay them in the pan without frying as they’ll crisp up in the oven. However, either way would work, so it’s really up to your preference!
Alisha says
I could only find flour tortillas. Ok to use since we’re not on a gluten free diet?
Em Beitel says
Hi Alisha! Thank you for your question! Flour tortillas have a bit of a different texture from corn tortillas, so they might hold up a bit differently than corn tortillas when you bake the lasagna. However, yes, it will still taste amazing, and should work just as well!