Taco Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
499 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Lasagna
Description
Ground beef is browned with onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and taco seasoning, combined with diced tomatoes and corn, and mixed with refried beans. This savory mixture forms the flavorful base. The dish is assembled in layers: sauce, halved flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, and the meat-bean mixture repeated to fill a baking dish. The final top layer includes tortillas, enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese.
Baking melds the layers, melts cheese, and allows flavors to develop into a cohesive casserole. The tortillas provide a soft but structural layer replacing traditional pasta sheets.
It can be served with traditional Mexican toppings such as cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, or guacamole to add freshness and contrast. This dish works well as a filling, comforting main course for family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 3/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, thawed from frozen, or canned
- 16 ounce can refried beans
- 10 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce divided use
- 12 flour tortillas 8 inch size
- 3 cups cheddar cheese divided use, shredded
- cooking spray
- cilantro optional, toppings such as
- Pico de Gallo
- sour cream
- guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the taco seasoning until the meat and onions are thoroughly coated.
- Add the diced tomatoes and corn to the pan, then stir to mix everything together.
- Add the can of refried beans. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cut the tortillas in half, and layer 6 tortilla halves to fit in the dish. Spread 1/3 of the enchilada sauce over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Spread 1/3 of the bean and meat mixture over the cheese.
- Repeat the layers, ending with layers of tortillas, enchilada sauce, and the remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Let sit for 5-7 minutes. Add any desired toppings, then cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1621mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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