Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas

Classical irresistible tortillas lasagna gives a Mexican makeover. This lasagna appears to be lined with almost all Mexican foods in just a single large dish. This dish is considered to be lasagna because it is layered in the same way as that Italian cuisine lasagna.

But we use corn tortillas in this recipe instead of lasagna noodles, and salsa instead of traditional Italian sauce. Beans in place of béchamel and mild cheddar and jack cheese. It is a yummy recipe that you can eat as a fancy night dinner or also as breakfast.

This dish can also be assembled and then cooked ahead in case of family gatherings. The flavors are amazing as always and your guests and family will for sure praise you for making this dish. You can freeze your dish for 3 months in an air-tight container. You can keep it in the fridge for 5 days. If you love Mexican food you will for sure like it. Try this yummy simple dish if you are a lasagna and Mexican diet fan.

How you can re-heat your lasagna

You can store your leftover delicious Mexican lasagna in your refrigerator. You can reheat your dish and can enjoy it again. If you are interested in reheating your dish then transfer it to oven safe dish and bake it for 20 minutes. At a temperature of 375 degrees F. if you want to reheat your small portion of lasagna then put it in your microwave for about 2 to 5 minutes. It will taste as fresh as baked. You will go, love, this recipe.

Required ingredients

The elements you require for making this recipe are explained below

• Water about ¾ cup
• Chopped green onion
• Fresh tomato for garnish
• Corn tortillas 6-inch tortillas almost 18
• Ground chuck cooked and drained about 2 pounds
• 20 ounces of hatch chiles, five 4oz. cans
• Taco seasoning packet 1.25 ounce
• Corn kernels thawed 1 cup
• Enchilada sauce mild 10 ounce
• Mexican blend cheese grated 1 pound
• Green onions chopped 1 cup
• 18 ounces of salsa

Equipment required

You will be going to need the following equipment for making your Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas

• A large baking dish
• Oven
• Aluminum foil
• Large bowl
• Non-stick pan
• Wooden spatula

Recipe of Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas

The simple and easy recipe for making the delicious Mexican lasagna is explained as follows:

1. Put your oven to preheat to 350 degrees F. spread the oil over the baking dish.
2. Heat your pan containing cooking oil at medium flame. When you found your pan shimmering, add ground beef to it. Break the meat into pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula.
3. Allow the meat to turn brown, and then break the beef into smaller pieces. Cook until all meat is browned and broken up perfectly.
4. Combine the prepared meat with green onions, taco seasoning, and water. Stir it and add salsa and corn to it. Mix it well until completely combined.
5. Meanwhile, fry your tortillas.
6. Take the already oiled dish and start assembling the lasagna by making a bottom layer of tortillas.
7. Top it with 1/3 of hatch chiles, a Mexican cheese blend, beef mixture, and enchilada sauce.
8. Spread some cheese on it. Repeat the process of layering of lasagna.
9. On the top layer spread the remaining meat and sprinkle it with cheese.
10. Cover the dish with the foil and bake it for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes remove the dish from the oven. Bake it for additional 10 minutes, so that the cheese will completely melt.
11. Allow this dish to rest for at least 15 minutes. Then garnish it with chopped onion and tomato before serving. This garnishing is an extra step if you do not want to put these veggies then it depends on you.

Conclusion

Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas is not a traditional recipe for lasagna but the layering process is the same for both which is why it is considered to be a Mexican lasagna. This dish is convenient and easy enough to make. You can make this for a fancy dinner and can serve your guests a tasty dish. It is a perfect item for impressing your guests with your cooking skills. You can even store this dish and can reheat it for again consumption. Try this amazing Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas.

FAQs

Here we are explaining some of the famous question’s answers asked by the majority of people.

What is the composition of a delicious Mexican lasagna?

This dish is also called Mexican casserole or Taco lasagna. It is composed of corn tortillas, ground beef, cheese, salsa, and green chilies. But you can also make modifications to the ingredients.

Why do you dip corn tortillas in before frying?

Dip these freshly fried corn tortillas in salsa or other sauce made of pepper. Slightly coat each side. It will give enchiladas more flavor.

Why do I have to use corn tortillas in Mexican lasagna?

Corn tortillas seem to be authentic to almost all Mexican dishes. Corn has been a major part of Mexican cooking for thousands of years. Hence, if you are interested in giving a Mexican touch to your lasagna, you must have to use corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles.