Description

A comforting, crowd-pleasing twist on classic lasagna, this Mexican-inspired version layers seasoned ground meat, black beans, sweet corn, and plenty of cheese between soft tortillas—all baked to golden, bubbly perfection. It’s a go-to for busy weeknights, potlucks, or when you just want something easy and satisfying. Best of all, it’s endlessly adaptable to what you have in your pantry. No pasta, no problem—just flavor-packed layers you’ll love.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp taco seasoning (or one packet)
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
2 cups red enchilada sauce
8–10 small flour tortillas (or corn)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground meat until browned. Add onion and garlic, and cook 3 minutes more.
Stir in taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, beans, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Spread a bit of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish. Layer tortillas to cover.
Add a layer of meat mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with tortillas and cheese on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish and serve.

Notes

For extra spice, add diced jalapeños to the meat or sprinkle crushed red pepper on top.
This dish gets even better the next day—ideal for leftovers.
Swap in shredded rotisserie chicken for a quick variation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6–8
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 730mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 70mg