This delightful dish takes the best of Mexican cuisine and combines it with the comforting elements of a classic lasagna. Layers of corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef, hearty pinto beans, briny olives, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and creamy sour cream come together in a fiesta of flavors that will leave your mouth watering. Let’s get started!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Vegetables for serving (green beans, broccoli, etc)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a bit of oil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir well to evenly coat the beef with the spices.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the seasoned ground beef, pinto beans, sliced black olives, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes. Mix well to create the flavorful fiesta filling.
- Lay 5 corn tortillas at the bottom of the greased baking dish, slightly overlapping to cover the surface.
- Spread half of the fiesta filling over the corn tortillas, ensuring an even layer.
- Dollop half of the sour cream on top of the fiesta filling and spread it gently.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the sour cream.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining corn tortillas, fiesta filling, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fiesta filling by adding bell peppers, onions, or jalapenos for an extra kick of flavor. For a spicier lasagna, add some crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce to the ground beef mixture. For a healthier twist, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Serve the Fiesta Bake Mexican Lasagna with a side of fresh guacamole or salsa plus your favorite vegetable for a complete meal. Enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
