Taco Lasagna: A Flavorful Fusion of Two Classics
Taco Lasagna is a comfort food mashup that layers seasoned beef, tortillas, cheese, beans, and salsa for a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole. It’s the perfect fusion of taco night and lasagna night, ideal for family dinners or potlucks.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small saucepan
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can refried beans 16 ounces
- 6 large tortillas or 8 medium, flour or corn
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 ounces
- optional black beans or corn for extra texture
- optional hot sauce for extra heat
- optional olives sliced, for topping
- optional lettuce shredded, for topping
- optional tomatoes diced, for topping
- optional sour cream for topping
- optional guacamole or avocado slices for topping
- optional green onions chopped, for topping
- optional jalapeños sliced, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat refried beans until warm and spreadable.
- Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer tortillas to cover the salsa.
- Spread a layer of refried beans over tortillas, then a layer of beef mixture, and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, green onions, jalapeños, and olives as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat for a different protein. For a low-carb version, use thinly sliced zucchini or eggplant instead of tortillas. Best served fresh for optimal texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 14mg
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