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Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna Recipe has layers of delicious cheese, refried beans, beef and more for the best dinner idea. Toss it all into your crockpot and come home to a great dinner.

Mexican Lasagna in the slow cooker with a serving on a wooden spoon
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This taco lasagna recipe is a delicious meal idea. Layering the ingredients in the slow cooker makes for a delicious meal idea. Skip the oven and make this delicious Mexican Lasagna in the crock pot.

This slow cooker recipe reminds of a cross between enchiladas and lasagna for just the most amazing meal idea. I’m not sure why I didn’t think of this sooner. The ingredients are simple and everything cooks easily in the slow cooker.

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Why This Recipe Works

This crockpot Mexican lasagna is a twist on a classic lasagna recipe with lasagna noodles. We love how easy it is to make and large enough to feed a hungry crowd. If you love Mexican Food, then this recipe is a must.

This lasagna is packed with Mexican Flavors and delicious served with your favorite chips and queso. This is a family favorite meal idea and even better leftover.

Ingredients

Mexican Lasagna Ingredients - Ground beef, onion, minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, cheese, corn tortillas, sour cream, fresh cilantro
  • Ground Beef
  • Onion
  • Minced Garlic 
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Black Beans
  • Corn
  • Diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • Salsa
  • Mexican Cheese Blend
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Sour Cream (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

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Variations Ideas

  • Shredded Cheese – We used Colby Jack Cheese, but a Mexican blend cheese or Mozzarella would be a nice variation for this dish. You can also add in ricotta cheese.
  • Vegetables – Sneak in some vegetables such as fresh onion and bell peppers. We love the flavor it gives and my kids eat it without complaining. Diced tomatoes is also a good option.
  • Cream Cheese – For a creamier texture, you can add in some cream cheese. We recommend adding in when you have about 30 minutes remaining on the cooking time.
  • Enchilada Sauce – Add in some enchilada sauce for added flavor and sauce.
  • Beans – Add in beans for added flavor and texture. Black beans or pinto beans are good options.
  • Change the Meat – Instead of using ground beef use ground turkey. You can also use a combination of both.

How to Make Mexican Lasagna in a Crock Pot

Cooking the ground beef with onions in a skillet

Step 1 – In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess fat.

Combining the seasoning, beans, corn and salsa with the cooked meat in a skillet with a wooden spoon

Step 2 – Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, pepper, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and salsa. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.

Topping the beef mixture with corn tortillas

Step 3 – Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the crockpot. Place a layer of tortillas over the beef mixture, tearing them as needed to cover the space.

Layering the ingredients in the slow cooker

Step 4 – Spoon more of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cheese layer on top.

  • Step 5 – Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the lasagna is heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Step 6 – Serve with a dollop of sour cream on each portion and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Recipe Tips

  • Crockpot – We used a regular crock pot for this recipe, but a casserole crockpot would work perfectly as well.
  • Ground Beef – If your slow cooker has the function to cook your meat, then I would definitely use that option. But to reduce grease, I like to cook my ground beef before mixing with the other ingredients.
  • Cheese – Once cheese is added, cover and cook in the slow cooker until cheese is melted.

Mexican Lasagna Topping Ideas

This Mexican Lasagna is perfect as it is, but we love to add our favorite toppings.

Feel free to use your favorite toppings for this delicious Mexican lasagna.

Mexican Lasagna in the slow cooker with a serving on a wooden spoon

What to Serve with Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna

  • Easy Spanish Rice Recipe – Spanish Rice is an easy side to add to this Mexican Lasagna Recipe. Making it homemade is so much better than using the box stuff and it is great to freezer.
  • Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice – The combination of the Cilantro and Lime adds so much flavor to white rice. 
  • Crock Pot Refried Beans – Making homemade refried beans is easy to do and budget friendly. They taste so much better than the canned stuff.
  • Salad – A simple green salad is perfect to serve with this lasagna. Since the Mexican Lasagna is so hearty, serving a light green salad goes well with it.
A portion of the Mexican Lasagna on a plate topped with sour cream and diced tomatoes

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If stored properly, the Mexican Lasagna will be delicious for up to 3 days. We think it taste even better the next days as the ingredients really marinate together.

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Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna

5 from 10 votes
Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna Recipe has layers of delicious cheese beef and more for the best dinner. Let the crockpot do all the work!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine Mexican
Course Main Course
Calories 520
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef lean beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilis undrained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream (optional)
  • fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, pepper, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and salsa. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Place a layer of corn tortillas over the beef mixture, tearing them as needed to cover the space.
  • Spoon more of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the lasagna is heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream on each portion and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Cooking Time: If your crockpot runs hot, check the lasagna at the earlier end of the cooking range to prevent the edges from overcooking or burning.
Serving: Let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes after cooking. This will help it set, making it easier to cut and serve.
Crockpot Size: This recipe is designed for a 6-quart Crockpot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 520kcal, Carbohydrates 35g, Protein 27g, Fat 31g, Saturated Fat 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 99mg, Sodium 1325mg, Potassium 528mg, Fiber 6g, Sugar 6g, Vitamin A 1215IU, Vitamin C 5mg, Calcium 543mg, Iron 3mg

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  1. Rose says:

    My mother-in-law used to make this recipe on a regular basis. She called it ”Lazy Enchiladas”. Using corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas (that turn soggy) is a must. So good! I’ll be making it soon.

  2. Brandy says:

    Would flour tortillas work in this recipe?