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taco lasagna

A delicious fusion of tacos and lasagna, layered with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and tortillas for a hearty Mexican-Italian casserole.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
  • 2 ounces mild taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas
  • 2 cups chunky mild salsa
  • 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 cups fiesta blend shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
  • optional sour cream
  • optional fresh pico de gallo

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Lay 2 of the flour tortillas into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Trim edges to fit, using remaining tortillas as templates.
  3. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  5. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
  6. Spread half of the cooked meat mixture over the first layer of tortillas.
  7. Spread half of the salsa over the meat layer.
  8. Sprinkle half of the black beans and cheese over the salsa.
  9. Add a layer of 2 tortillas on top, then repeat layers: meat, salsa, beans, cheese.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, serve with sour cream and pico de gallo if desired.

Notes

This taco lasagna is perfect for a hearty family dinner, combining the flavors of tacos with the comforting texture of lasagna.