Easy Mexican Lasagna Recipe • Low Carb with Jennifer (2024)

5 from 3 votes

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Author: Jennifer Banz

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef, or ground turkey
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 15 ounces jared salsa
• 15 small flour tortillas (street taco size)
• 4 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
• sour cream, diced tomatoes, and green onions for serving

• Preheat the oven to 400F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and crumble the ground beef in the skillet until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove any excess grease, if desired. Stir in the taco seasoning and the salsa. Remove from the heat and set aside.

• Spread 5 tortillas in an even layer in the bottom of the casserole dish. Spoon ⅓ of the meat mixture over top and spread into an even layer. Top with 1 ⅓ cup of the shredded cheese. Continue with 2 more layers for a total of 3 layers.

• Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes. The cheese will begin to brown and bubble around the edges. Remove from the oven and cut into 8 individual servings. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or homemade guacamole.

• Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

• Taco seasoning: use your favorite packet or feel free to make your own homemade taco seasoning.
• Salsa: I used a mild variety which I think is such a great shortcut ingredient because it includes garlic, onion, and tomatoes, plus all of the classic Mexican flavors. You could use one that has black beans or corn kernels for a delicious twist. Another flavorful addition would be a can of green chiles.
• Cheese: I like to use a Colby jack cheese which is easy to find at the grocery store asa Mexican cheese blend.. Cheddar cheese, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack cheese would be delicious as well.