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Layered Beef Enchilada Lasagna with Tortilla Strips and Cheese


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Ground beef: 1 pound (lean, 85% recommended)
  • Onion: 1 medium, diced
  • Garlic cloves: 3, minced
  • Enchilada sauce: 2 cups (red or green, your choice)
  • Tomato sauce: 1 cup
  • Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 ounces)
  • Taco seasoning: 2 tablespoons
  • Salt and black pepper: To taste
  • Tortillas: 6 large flour tortillas, cut into strips
  • Cheddar cheese: 2 cups, shredded
  • Monterey Jack cheese: 1 cup, shredded
  • Black beans: 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
  • Corn: 1 cup (frozen or canned, drained)
  • Green chilies: 1 can (4 ounces), diced
  • Sour cream: 1 cup
  • Fresh cilantro: ½ cup, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Sliced black olives: ¼ cup (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Beef Filling

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

  • Add enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the flavors meld together.

Step 3: Prepare the Tortilla Strips

  • Cut the flour tortillas into thick strips (about 1 inch wide). Lightly spray them with cooking oil and bake at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until they become slightly crispy. This will add texture to the lasagna.

Step 4: Layer the Lasagna

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the beef sauce mixture.
  • Place a layer of tortilla strips over the sauce.
  • Add a layer of black beans, corn, and diced green chilies.
  • Spread a layer of sour cream evenly over the mixture.
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Repeat the layers (beef sauce, tortilla strips, beans, corn, chilies, sour cream, and cheese) until you reach the top of the dish. The final layer should be cheese.

Step 5: Bake the Lasagna

  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the layers to set.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Protein: 23g