Easy Mexican Lasagna Fiesta! 🌮
A quick and flavorful Mexican lasagna, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This low-carb friendly recipe features layers of seasoned ground beef, tortillas, and plenty of cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning your favorite blend
- 15 ounces jarred salsa
- 15 small flour tortillas street taco size, choose low-carb for a healthier option
- 4 cups shredded Colby jack cheese or a Mexican cheese blend
Optional for serving
- sour cream
- diced tomatoes
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Meat: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it's fully browned and no longer pink (about 8 minutes). Drain any excess grease to keep your lasagna lean and healthy.
- Flavor Blast: Stir in the taco seasoning and the entire jar of salsa with the cooked meat. This creates a delicious, ready-to-go filling with minimal effort! Remove the skillet from the heat.
- First Layer: Arrange 5 tortillas in an even layer at the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Don't worry if they overlap a bit.
- Meat & Cheese Stack: Spoon about one-third of your flavorful meat mixture evenly over the tortillas. Then, sprinkle about 1 â…“ cups of shredded cheese on top.
- Build It Up: Repeat the layering process two more times! Add another 5 tortillas, followed by another third of the meat mixture, and another 1 â…“ cups of cheese. Finish with the last 5 tortillas, the remaining meat mixture, and the last of the shredded cheese. You'll have three delicious layers!
- Bake to Perfection: Place the uncovered dish into your preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. The cheese will become golden, bubbly, and incredibly irresistible around the edges.
- Serve & Enjoy: Carefully remove the lasagna from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting into 8 generous servings. Serve with your favorite fresh toppings like a dollop of sour cream, diced tomatoes, or sliced green onions for an extra burst of freshness and flavor!
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 394
Total Carbs: 16g (Net Carbs: 6g)
Fats: 26g
Protein: 29g
Calories: 394
Total Carbs: 16g (Net Carbs: 6g)
Fats: 26g
Protein: 29g
