This Mexican Lasagna recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that’s freezer-friendly and loaded with stacked tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese. Lots of cheese!

A slice of Mexican lasagna on a plate

Recently my family drove from Rhode Island to California for a military move. Along the way, we visited and stayed with some fabulous friends throughout the country.

We stayed over Easter weekend with my dear friend, Monica, and her family. On our first night there, Monica made this Mexican Lasagna for dinner.

It was so stinkin’ yummy that I immediately asked for the recipe. Thanks, Monica, for this fantastic, quick and easy recipe!

Ingredients needed for Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna Freezer Directions:

  • Make the recipe below in a disposable aluminum pan. Make the Mexican Lasagna recipe up to step 6. Then, wrap the pan in 2 layers of foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • The night before you plan on serving the lasagna, place the pan in the refrigerator to defrost. Then, bake at 350 degrees F for 60-75 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the lasagna is nice and bubbly.

 

Cook’s Note – Mexican Lasagna Recipe:

  • Monica says she often make this for a crowd and prepares it either the night before or in the morning. She keeps it in the fridge until she’s ready to cook it.
  • Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  • To round out the meal, I like to serve this Mexican Lasagna with my Slow Cooker Refried Beans and Mexican Corn Salad.

Mexican Lasagna with stacked tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese! Easy Mexican Lasagna

Cook’s Tools:

  • mixing bowl
  • 9×13-inch pan
  • large pan

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Easy weeknight Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna with stacked tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese!
4.86 from 7 votes

Mexican Lasagna

Author Jillian - a Food, Folks and Fun original!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
8 people
This Mexican Lasagna recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that's freezer-friendly and loaded with stacked tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese...lots of cheese!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2 10-ounce cans Rotel Tomatoes
  • 1 10-ounce can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 2 Cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 8 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 15-ounce cans Ranch Style Beans

GARNISH:

  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the ground beef and taco seasoning and cook, stirring often, until the beef is completely cooked through. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and cream of chicken soup, set aside.
    How to Make Mexican Lasagna - Step 2
  • Tear 4 tortillas in half (you'll have 8 halves) and layer them in the bottom of your pan.
    How to Make Mexican Lasagna - Step 3
  • Put half the cooked meat over tortillas, and pour 1 can of the ranch style beans and 1 can of the Rotel tomatoes over the beef. Then spread half the sour cream mixture over the beans. Top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
    How to Make Mexican Lasagna
  • Cut your remaining tortillas in half and layer them in the pan. Layer the remaining ingredients as you did above: the ranch style beans, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream mixture, and cheese.
    How to Make Mexican Lasagna - Step 4
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the lasagna is nice and bubbly.
    Easy weeknight Mexican Lasagna
  • Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle to top with chopped cilantro, if desired.
    Easy Mexican Lasagna

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 6.1mg

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This Mexican Lasagna recipe first appeared on FFF on April 18, 2013. 

 

 

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15 Comments

  1. This sounds super yummy, thank you for sharing!!!

  2. Patty K-P says:

    Oh my yum! Look at all that cheesy goodness! This reminds me of Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza, but SO MUCH BETTER!

    1. This recipe has so much cheesy goodness, enjoy!

  3. The BEST lasagna ever!

    1. I’m so glad you liked the recipe!

  4. My kids are not huge fans of traditional lasagna because they don’t like ricotta cheese. But this is something I think they will love. Such a yummy blend of our favorite Mexican flavors!

    1. I’m so glad this recipe will work for you!

  5. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says:

    Looks ssooo delicious, no one will believe how easy it is to make! Just perfect weekend lunch.

    1. Exactly, it’s on my weekly rotation quite often!

  6. A nice switch from the traditional lasagna flavors.

  7. Matt @ Plating Pixels says:

    Absolutely brilliant! Now I dont have to decide between Mexican food and lasagna!

  8. Pam Greer says:

    My family would love this lasagna! And, I love how easy it is!!

    1. That’s a win in my book!