Easy Mexican Lasagna Fiesta 🌮
A quick and delicious Mexican lasagna with layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, and melted cheese, perfect for a low-carb dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Lasagna Layers
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounces jarred salsa
- 15 small flour tortillas street taco size
- 4 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- diced tomatoes
- sliced green onions
- guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat your chosen oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's fully browned, which usually takes about 8 minutes. Drain any extra grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and the jarred salsa with the cooked meat. Give it a good mix, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Arrange 5 tortillas in a single layer at the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Spoon one-third of the flavorful meat mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with one-third of the shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- Repeat the layering process two more times to create three delicious layers of tortillas, meat, and cheese.
- Place the uncovered dish in your preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. The lasagna is ready when the cheese is bubbly and beautifully golden brown around the edges.
- Carefully remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then cut into 8 generous servings. Top with your favorite healthy additions like a dollop of sour cream, fresh diced tomatoes, or vibrant green onions!
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 394
- Total Carbs: 16g
- Net Carbs: 6g (16g Total Carbs - 10g Fiber)
- Fats: 26g
- Protein: 29g
- Fiber: 10g
