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Mexican Beef Lasagna

A hearty and nutritious Mexican beef dish!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onions chopped
  • 2 cans 10 ounces mild enchilada sauce
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 4.5 ounces mild green chilies
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 9 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 3/4 cup 2% shredded Mexican-blend cheese divided
  • 1 can 2.25 ounces black olives, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon ground cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high.
  • Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef is thoroughly browned.
  • Add 1 can of the enchilada sauce, black beans, green chilies, salsa and cumin and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spray an 11 x 7 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place 3 tortillas on the bottom, cutting to fit if necessary.
  • Add about 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over top of the tortillas followed by 1/3 of the beef mixture and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat the layers twice, excluding the last cheese layer.
  • Add the remaining enchilada sauce, olives and cilantro to the top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for about 5 additional minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

If making this dish ahead of time, prep everything without putting it in the oven, then refrigerate it overnight and cook for 45 minutes.
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