Taco Lasagna
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Taco Lasagna
Description
Taco Lasagna assembles layers of ground beef cooked with taco seasoning, onions, and garlic, interspersed with flour tortillas. A cheese sauce made from milk, flour, cheddar cheese, salt, and paprika adds creaminess and depth. Fresh salsa introduces a tangy contrast, while a Mexican cheese blend finishes the dish with a melted topping. The tortillas are torn to fit and layered, making it easier to assemble in a 9x13 pan. It is baked to meld the flavors and textures, yielding a rich, cheesy casserole with a mix of smooth sauce, tender tortillas, and spiced beef.
The interplay of the savory beef layer with the creamy cheese sauce and bright salsa makes this dish stand out from traditional lasagna. Adding shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and cilantro as garnish brings a fresh, crisp element. Optional sour cream can add a cool, tangy finish that complements the spices.
This casserole suits family meals or casual entertaining where Tex-Mex-inspired comfort food is desired. It can be served as is or alongside a simple salad to lighten the plate.
Ingredients
Cheese Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cup milk 1% fat
- 5 teaspoons flour
- 7 ounces cheddar cheese use a 12 ounce pkg of cheese and save the rest for the top, Mexican style
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Meat Layer Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 1.3 ounce taco seasoning package
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Lasagna Ingredients:
- 12-13 flour tortilla large
- 12 ounce salsa fresh, jarred
- 5 ounces Mexican cheese blend for topping
- 8 ounce lettuce shredded, bagged
- 1 tomato finely diced
- 2 teaspoons cilantro optional, finely chopped
- sour cream optional
Instructions
Directions:
- In a medium skillet cook ground beef on medium high heat until no longer pink.
- Drain and add in taco seasoning packet, diced onion, and garlic. Cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow spices to toast and onion soften. Set aside.
- In a separate saucepan make cheese sauce. On medium heat whisk flour and ¼ cup of milk to make a rue.
- Add in salt and paprika. Mix until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Add in the remaining 1 cup of milk and stir until thickened.
- Add in shredded Mexican cheese and stir until the cheese has completely melted. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- In an 9X13 aluminum pan begin assembling the lasagna.
- First lay down four tortillas. You can tear them to fit the pan.
- Next layer is the beef and onion mixture, layer 1 cup of mixture on tortillas.
- Next add ½ cheese sauce and ½ cup of fresh salsa. Top with more tortillas.
- Repeat these layers until the ingredients are gone and end with tortillas.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Once done remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cilantro, and sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1215mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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