Description
Taco Lasagna is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines the flavors of tacos with the comfort of a hearty lasagna. Layers of seasoned meat, beans, corn, and cheese sandwiched between flour tortillas create a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning), 1/2 cup water
Layering:
8 large flour tortillas
Filling:
1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen), 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
Cheese & Toppings:
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup green onions (sliced), 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped), optional toppings: guacamole, salsa, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the filling: Add black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the meat mixture, stirring to combine.
- Layer the lasagna: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese three times, ending with tortillas and cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Top with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
Notes
- You can swap tortillas for tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Make it vegetarian by using plant-based ground meat or extra beans.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Layering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
