Dutch Oven Mexican Tortilla Lasagna

This delicious tortilla lasagna is just as good as the original Italian version but it’s made using Mexican ingredients instead. Rich layers of beef, tortillas, cheese, and salsa stack up to make a meal that’s just as impressive to look at as it is to eat.

The simple and familiar flavors ensure this recipe appeals to pretty much everyone. Tortillas are used in place of lasagna noodles and you can use flour tortillas or corn tortillas if you need it to be gluten-free. Use leftover chili in place of the beef mixture if you have some.

Paired with anything from a simple green to a trio of sauces (pico de gallo or salsa, sour cream and guacamole perhaps) this Dutch oven tortilla lasagna makes a hearty, satisfying and truly tasty dinner.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This mouthwatering Mexican version of lasagna boasts plenty of mouthwatering layers. It’s super-easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser of a dish. 

How to Serve It:

Serve it hot with salad, rice and beans, or pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, avocado slices, or guacamole.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can cook the beef mixture ahead. Or you can prepare and assemble the whole dish in advance and bake it later if you want.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions:

Swap the ground beef for ground pork or use half of each. Use any kind of cheese you want. You can choose from flour or corn tortillas. If you don’t have Mexican seasoning, just add ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, and perhaps some hot sauce too.

Dutch Oven Mexican Tortilla Lasagna

This wonderful Mexican take on classic lasagna is so easy to make and it’s really hearty and delicious. Layers of tortillas, beef, salsa, and cheese bake to perfection in a Dutch oven or casserole dish.

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Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 12

Ingredients

  

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• 4 pounds ground beef
• 1 finely diced yellow onion
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons Mexican seasoning
• 6 tortillas
• 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• 3 cups salsa

Instructions

 

• Cook the ground beef and Mexican seasoning in a skillet, stirring often, until browned throughout.
• Add the onions and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Grease a Dutch oven or round casserole dish.
• Layer the tortillas, beef mixture, cheese, and salsa, making 3 layers of each one and ending with cheese.
  
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Let it sit for 10 minutes and then slice to serve.
  
• Enjoy!

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