Fiesta Mexican Lasagna Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful twist on classic lasagna! This easy-to-make recipe, straight from the St. Louis Junior League, delivers a fiesta of tastes in just 45 minutes. Get ready for layers of cheesy goodness, seasoned ground beef, and zesty Mexican flavors that will have your family begging for seconds.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 381.8 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fiesta Mexican Lasagna

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How to Make Fiesta Mexican Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and diced onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes more.
  4. Spread a thin layer of refried beans in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles over the beans.
  6. Spread half of the beef mixture over the noodles.
  7. Top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese and half of the salsa.
  8. Repeat layers: noodles, remaining beef mixture, remaining cheese, remaining salsa.
  9. Spread sour cream evenly over the top layer.
  10. Top with remaining lasagna noodles if desired.
  11. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  12. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

82g

Carbs

2g