# Mexican Lasagna

A layered casserole with corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and cheese, baked until bubbly and delicious.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can green chilies
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 handful cilantro
- 1 sour cream
- 1 hot sauce

## Instructions

1. Add 1 pound of ground beef to a hot oiled pan and break it up and brown it.
2. Add 1 diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the veggies get soft.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning.
4. Stir until combined.
5. Add 1 can of green chilies and 2 cups of enchilada sauce. Stir until beautifully combined.
6. Set the beef mixture aside and pour about ½ cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
7. Add 6 corn tortillas to the bottom of the dish.
8. Spread half a can of refried beans on top of the tortillas.
9. Add the other half of the can of refried beans.
10. Add half of the beef mixture on top of the beans.
11. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
12. Spread the cheese.
13. Add 6 more corn tortillas.
14. Repeat the process: beans, beef, cheese, 6 more tortillas and the last ½ cup of enchilada sauce.
15. Add one more layer of cheese.
16. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
17. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce.

## Equipment

- cast iron skillet
- electric countertop burner
- 9x13 inch casserole dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2ymDK2V/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/30d8778f-f6b8-4b7a-9903-63a0e87cd1e8
- Extracted: 2025-02-19

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