Mexican Style Lasagna
This fantastic fusion dish is so tasty. It’s a hearty collection of Mexican ingredients, layered up like a lasagna and baked to perfection. If you like Mexican food and Italian cuisine, you’ll love it for sure.
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
- 1 pound ground beef
- 30 ounces refried beans
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1½ cups mild salsa
- 8 taco size flour tortillas cut in half
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Heat a skillet and add the ground beef, cooking until browned.
Stir in the taco seasoning and transfer this beef mixture into a bowl.
Mix the beans, chilies and half the salsa in a second bowl.
Mix the rice and remaining salsa in a third bowl, then mix in the ground beef mixture.
Add ½ cup of the beans mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish and top with a layer of tortilla halves.
Top with more beans and then a layer of the rice mixture.
Add a layer of cheese and keep layering until you’ve used all the ingredients, finishing with a cheese layer.
Bake for 30 minutes, garnish with cilantro and serve.
Enjoy!