Quick and Easy Mexican Lasagna

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You can even make two Mexican Lasagna and put the extra one in the freezer for another night. This makes a great meal for when you have guests over or a potluck.

Mexican Lasagna Ingredients

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1. 2 lbs. Ground Beef
2. 2 Can of Refried Beans
3. 1 Tbsp. Chopped Garlic
4. 1 Pkg. Taco Seasoning
5. 2 Can 10 oz. Enchilada Sauce
6. 1 Bag 16 oz. Shredded Mexican Cheese
7. 1 Pkg. Large Flour Tortilla Shells

Kitchen Tools

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1. 13 x 9 Baking Dish or 13 x 9 Foil Pan
2. Large Pot
3. Aluminum Foil

Mexican Lasagna Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 °F.
2. In a large pot cook the ground beef until well done and drain the extra fat.
3. Put the ground beef back into the pot on medium heat.
4. Add in refried beans, garlic, and seasoning, and mix well.

Mexican Lasagna 1st Layer

5. Take the 13 x 9 baking dish and lightly cover the bottom with the enchilada sauce.
6. Cut 2 tortilla shells in half.
7. With flat cut end of the tortilla shells facing the wall of the baking dish covering the bottom of the dish.

8. Cover the tortilla shells with half of the filling from the pot.
9. Add a light layer of sauce and sprinkle with some cheese.

Mexican Lasagna 2nd Layer

10. Cut 2 tortilla shells in half.
11. With flat cut end of the tortilla shells facing the wall of the baking dish covering the 1st layer.
12. Cover the tortilla shells with remaining of the filling from the pot.

Mexican Lasagna Top Layer

13. Cut 2 tortilla shells in half.
14. With flat cut end of the tortilla shells facing the wall of the baking dish covering the 2nd layer.
15. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce

16. Cover with foil and place on the oven for 30 minutes on 375 °F.
17. After 30 minutes pull the Mexican Lasagna out of the oven and top with the remaining cheese.
18. Put the Mexican Lasagna back in the oven for another 15 minutes uncovered or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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I hope your family and friend enjoy this Mexican Lasagna as much as we do! Please share this recipe on social media because sharing is caring!

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Quick and Easy Mexican Lasagna

Michelle – Nerdy Moms United

You can even make two Mexican Lasagna and put the extra one in the freezer for another night. This makes a great meal for when you have guests over or a potluck.

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Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword Family dinner, Freezer Meal, Lasagna, Make Ahead, Potlucks, school night meals, weeknights

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Servings 12 servings

Equipment

• 13 x 9 Baking Dish or 13 x 9 Foil Pan
• Large Pot
• Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef
• 2 cans Refried Beans
• 1 tbsp Garlic chopped
• 1 pkg Taco Seasoning
• 2 10 oz. cans Enchilada Sauce
• 1 16 oz. bag Shredded Mexican Cheese
• 1 pkg Large Flour Tortilla Shells

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375 °F.
• In a large pot cook the ground beef until well done and drain the extra fat.
• Put the ground beef back into the pot on medium heat.
• Add in refried beans, garlic, and seasoning, and mix well.

Mexican Lasagna 1st Layer

• Take the 13 x 9 baking dish and lightly cover the bottom with the enchilada sauce.
• Cut 2 tortilla shells in half.
• With flat cut end of the tortilla shells facing the wall of the baking dish covering the bottom of the dish.
• Cover the tortilla shells with half of the filling from the pot.
• Add a light layer of sauce and sprinkle with some cheese.

Mexican Lasagna 2nd Layer

• Cut 2 tortilla shells in half.
• With flat cut end of the tortilla shells facing the wall of the baking dish covering the 1st layer.
• Cover the tortilla shells with remaining of the filling from the pot.

Mexican Lasagna Top Layer

• Cut 2 tortilla shells in half.
• With flat cut end of the tortilla shells facing the wall of the baking dish covering the 2nd layer.
• Top with the remaining enchilada sauce.
• Cover with foil and place on the oven for 30 minutes on 375 °F.
• After 30 minutes pull the Mexican Lasagna out of the oven and top with the remaining cheese.
• Put the Mexican Lasagna back in the oven for another 15 minutes uncovered or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

I hope your family and friend enjoy this Mexican Lasagna as much as we do! Please share this recipe on social media because sharing is caring!

Keyword Family dinner, Freezer Meal, Lasagna, Make Ahead, Potlucks, school night meals, weeknights

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