What is a Mexican Lasagne, I hear you cry? Stick with me on this one because it is SO GOOD. Look, I’m using the term ‘lasagne’ here quite loosely to replace saying ‘layer everything up with a sheet of a carbohydrate in between’. Please forgive me Italy, this is no reflection on beloved Lasagne al Forno. This is another really easy mince beef meal. It’s not as simple and everyday as a chilli, but not as complicated to make as enchiladas or tacos as you don’t have to wrap or roll anything into shape. And anything that makes things a little easier is a win in my book.
✅ A bit of fun and different ✅ All made in one dish ✅ Loads of flavour and budget-friendly ⭐️ This isn’t your regular chilli mixture, it’s much dryer, using salsa rather than tomato sauce. This is so that they tortillas don’t go soggy. ⭐️ I used black beans and sweetcorn but you could substitute in whichever beans you prefer. I always use pre-made taco seasoning for convenience and like to serve it with fresh chopped green peppers on top. Make sure your meat mixture is a little dry so you don’t make your tortillas too soggy! With the taco mix and extra spices, it has a little heat, which you can control up or down according to everyone’s taste. Leave out the chilli powder if you like it very mild, or add some fresh chillis to turn it up a notch and add a little more flavour! This is great with a few sides, especially if you’re making this meal for guests. Salsa, guacamole and a salad are ideal for smaller dips, or you could try my Mexican-Style Salad or Loaded Nachos as a starter. This is my version of a really fun dish that’s a hybrid between the flavours of one cuisine in the style of a completely different one, which I love because it shows how our world food can cross over and be played with and inspire each other. The Mexican Lasagne is definitely a ‘thing’, and this is my take on it, with budget, convenience and, of course, flavour in mind. The origins of the traditional dish, better known as Budin Azteca, go back generations. Food blog Hispanic Kitchen reveals a bit more in this post about how Mexican Lasagne came about. I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this Mexican Lasagne recipe. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ by the recipe. Also, if you’d like to show me a photo by tagging me on Instagram (@tamingtwins) I LOVE to see your creations.
