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Taco Lasagna

This Taco Lasagna is made with layers of noodles, ricotta cheese, seasoned taco meat, black beans, enchilada salsa sauce, and lots of cheese!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 24 oz. salsa I used thick & chunky
  • 12 lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
  • 15 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese separated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the diced onions halfway through and the garlic during the last minute. Drain grease.
  3. Add 2/3 cups water to the meat and mx in the taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Cook until thickened. Mix in the black beans and set aside.
  4. Combine the enchilada sauce and the salsa. Spoon a layer over the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles.
  5. Combine the Ricotta cheese, oregano, and egg.
  6. First Layer: 4 Noodles, 1/3 of the Ricotta, 1/3 of the Meat, 1/3 of the Sauce, 1 cup Cheese.
  7. Second Layer: Repeat the first layer again.
  8. Third Layer: 4 Noodles, remaining Ricotta, Meat, and Sauce. (NO cheese yet.)
  9. Cover tightly with foil to seal in the steam so that it can cook the noodles.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil. Add remaining 2 cups of cheese. Bake for 15 more minutes.
  11. Let rest for 15 minutes prior to serving. Feel free to garnish with parsley, sour cream, and/or green onions.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Method
  • **Add 10 minutes of covered baking time if baking from a refrigerated state.
  • Storage
  • Substitutions
  • Prepare up to 2 days ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • You can also freeze it for up to 3 months prior to baking. Thaw in the fridge overnight prior to baking.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • 2 (15.5 oz.) jars of salsa can be used if you don’t have enchilada sauce. I would use a combination of thinner restaurant-style salsa and chunky salsa.
  • Sour cream or cottage cheese can be used if you don’t have ricotta cheese.
  • A combination of Cheddar Jack, Monterey Jack, Jalapeno Jack, etc. may also be used along with the cheddar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 1228mg (51%) Potassium 533mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1213IU (24%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 399mg (40%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 1228mg 51%
Potassium 533mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1213IU 24%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 399mg 40%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.