# Mexican lasagna

This layered casserole, reminiscent of lasagna, features ground beef, refried beans, diced tomatoes, taco sauce, flour tortillas, and a generous amount of cheese, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 cans refried beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 bottle La Victoria taco sauce
- Flour tortillas
- Chihuahua cheese
- taco seasoning
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- sharp cheddar cheese
- crema

## Instructions

1. Cook 2 pounds of ground beef in a pan, seasoning with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Add one diced onion to the cooking meat.
3. Once the meat is cooked, add two cans of refried beans and one can of diced tomatoes to the pan.
4. Pour an entire bottle of La Victoria taco sauce into the mixture.
5. Season the mixture with a little more garlic powder.
6. Mix the ingredients together and heat through for a couple of minutes.
7. Spread a thin layer of the meat and bean mixture at the bottom of an aluminum pan.
8. Add a layer of shredded Chihuahua cheese on top of the meat and bean mixture.
9. Place a layer of flour tortillas on top of the cheese, using double tortillas to prevent sogginess.
10. Add half of the remaining meat mixture on top of the tortillas.
11. Add another layer of cheese.
12. Add another layer of tortillas.
13. Spread the rest of the meat mixture on top of the tortillas.
14. Top with another layer of Chihuahua cheese.
15. Add sharp cheddar cheese on top for extra flavor.
16. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
17. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until bubbly.
18. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
19. Top with a drizzle of crema.

## Equipment

- pan
- aluminum pan
- spatula
- fork

## Tips

- Use double tortillas so they don't get too soggy.
- Season the beef in layers.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMDWToNRkyT/?igsh=bDEyc2gxcGMyaXF5
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/08c3c47b-085a-4f87-b20b-e6fa0e739f0c
- Extracted: 2025-08-24

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