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Taco Lasagna
5 from 39 votes

Taco Lasagna

Taco Lasagna layers seasoned ground beef and onions between flour tortillas, topped with a creamy cheese sauce and fresh salsa. The dish combines the textures of soft tortillas with melted cheese and savory beef, creating a hearty casserole inspired by traditional lasagna but with southwestern flavors. Toppings like shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and optional sour cream add freshness and balance. This recipe is a filling main course suitable for casual gatherings or family dinners.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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:
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  1. In a medium skillet cook ground beef on medium high heat until no longer pink.
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate saucepan make cheese sauce. On medium heat whisk flour and ¼ cup of milk to make a rue.
  4. Add in salt and paprika. Mix until a dough-like consistency forms.
  5. Add in the remaining 1 cup of milk and stir until thickened.
  6. Add in shredded Mexican cheese and stir until the cheese has completely melted. Set aside.
  7. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  8. In an 9X13 aluminum pan begin assembling the lasagna.
  9. First lay down four tortillas. You can tear them to fit the pan.
  10. Next layer is the beef and onion mixture, layer 1 cup of mixture on tortillas.
  11. Next add ½ cheese sauce and ½ cup of fresh salsa. Top with more tortillas.
  12. Repeat these layers until the ingredients are gone and end with tortillas.
  13. Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
  14. Bake for 20 minutes.
  15. Once done remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
  16. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cilantro, and sour cream.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% 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.