5.0 from 39 votes
Taco Lasagna
This taco lasagna is layers of flour tortillas, melted cheese, beans, veggies and ground beef, all baked together until golden brown. The ultimate Mexican casserole that is always a big hit with both kids and adults!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 499 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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 minced garlic
- 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 shredded cheddar cheese divided use
- cooking spray
- toppings such as cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole optional
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1621mg
(68%)
Potassium
441mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1193IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
401mg
(40%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499
% 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.