Description
Taco Lasagna is a delicious fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines, layering seasoned ground beef, salsa, tortillas, and gooey cheese for a hearty and flavorful casserole. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or a festive family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2 cups salsa (your preferred heat level)
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, and 1 cup of salsa. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Place 2 tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish (you may need to cut them to fit). Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese.
- Repeat layers two more times: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the taco lasagna rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg