Tortilla Lasagna

A few months ago, I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner based on the limited contents of my fridge, freezer, and pantry. I had the ingredients to make tacos, but I didn’t really want tacos that night. I wanted something creamier – something ooey, gooey, and melted. I decided to try putting the ingredients together in such a way as to create a lasagna-type meal, and the result was oh so yummy! My entire family (minus our one dairy-free kid) decided that Tortilla Lasagna needs to be on our menu plan more often.

Ingredients Needed for Tortilla Lasagna:

• 1 lb browned ground beef
• 1 can (approx. 15 oz) black beans
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 8oz sour cream
• 6 medium-sized tortillas
• 1.5 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Instructions for Making Tortilla Lasagna:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (Fahrenheit) and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together meat, beans, seasoning, and sour cream.

Layer the lasagna:

1. Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
2. Add a layer of two tortillas (I cut mine in half to have straight edges along the outsides).
3. Add 1/3 of the meat mixture.
4. Add 1/2 cup of cheese.
5. Add a layer of two tortillas.
6. Add 1/3 of the meat mixture.
7. Add 1/2 cup of cheese.
8. Add a layer of two tortillas.
9. Add 1/2 cup of cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Uncover and bake 5 minutes.

Let the dish set for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.
Serve with a simple lettuce and tomato salad. Top with salsa if desired.

Serves 4-6.

While we rarely have any leftovers, this recipe does reheat nicely if needed.

This is a great dish to take to a family in need of a meal or to prep and freeze for another day!