Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs ground turkey; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 12 red onion, chopped; 1 (40 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 1 (40 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 cup taco sauce or 1 cup salsa; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; salt; 8 large whole wheat tortillas or 8 large flour tortillas; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 ½ cups Mexican blend cheese or 2 ½ cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; 1 cup frozen corn

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground turkey
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
12 red onion, chopped
1 (40 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 1 (40 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 cup taco sauce or 1 cup salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
salt
8 large whole wheat tortillas or 8 large flour tortillas
2 scallions, chopped
2 ½ cups Mexican blend cheese or 2 ½ cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 cup frozen corn

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
In large skillet, cook turkey, red onion, and scallions in olive oil adding chili powder, cumin, and salt while cooking.
3
Add tomatoes and taco sauce.
4
Add black beans and corn and heat through.
5
Coat 9 x 13 casserole dish with non-stick spray (like Pam).
6
Cut tortillas in half or quarters to layer.
7
Build layers - tortilla, mixture, cheese, tortilla, mixture cheese.
8
Make two layers, ending top layer with cheese.
9
Bake 12-15 minutes until brown and bubbly.
10
Let sit about 5-10 minutes before serving.

1734

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs ground turkey, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Lasagna

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