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Grandmas Cowboy Lasagna Recipe

Grandmas Cowboy Lasagna Recipe

Grandma's Cowboy Lasagna Recipe is a hearty American comfort food casserole layered with lasagna noodles, seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, meal prep, and cozy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cowboy Meat Sauce
  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • For Assembly
  • 9 –12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Optional Toppings
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Meat Sauce
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
  4. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Assemble the Lasagna
  9. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  10. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce over the bottom.
  11. Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
  12. Spread more meat sauce over the noodles.
  13. Sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  14. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the remaining sauce and cheese on top.
  15. Bake
  16. Cover loosely with foil.
  17. Bake for 30 minutes.
  18. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  19. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Oven-ready noodles save preparation time.
  • Let the lasagna rest before slicing for cleaner layers.
  • Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder for additional heat.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • This recipe freezes well before or after baking.