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Taco Lasagna

Taco Lasagna Recipe
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Can’t decide between tacos and lasagna? Now you don’t have to! This super easy casserole layers zesty taco meat, creamy beans, and gooey cheese between soft tortillas. It’s the ultimate weeknight comfort food that everyone will ask for again and again.

Ingredients

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For the Taco Meat:

  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

For Assembly:

  • 8 taco-sized flour tortillas
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can refried beans
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cook the Filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the beef is browned and the veggies are soft. Carefully drain off the excess grease.
  3. Simmer the Sauce: Stir the taco seasoning, water, undrained tomatoes, and black beans into the skillet. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened up.
  4. Assemble Layer 1: Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of your dish, overlapping them slightly. Spread with ⅓ of the refried beans, ⅓ of the beef mixture, and a handful of cheese.
  5. Repeat & Finish: Repeat the layers (tortillas, beans, beef, cheese) two more times. Place the last 2 tortillas on top and cover with all the remaining cheese, spreading it to the edges.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly. Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of baking to get a golden, cheesy top.
  7. Rest Before Serving: This is important! Let the lasagna sit on the counter for 10 minutes before you cut into it. This helps the layers set so you get clean, beautiful slices. Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serving Ideas: This dish is a meal on its own, but it’s great with a side of cilantro-lime rice, a simple salad, or some tortilla chips for scooping!
  • Tip for Melty Cheese: For the best, gooiest cheese pull, buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself. The pre-shredded bags have a coating that can make them less melty.
  • Storage: Got leftovers? They’re even better the next day! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slices in the microwave or pop the dish back in the oven until warm.
  • Serving Ideas: This dish is a meal on its own, but it’s great with a side of cilantro-lime rice, a simple salad, or some tortilla chips for scooping!
  • Tip for Melty Cheese: For the best, gooiest cheese pull, buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself. The pre-shredded bags have a coating that can make them less melty.
  • Storage: Got leftovers? They’re even better the next day! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slices in the microwave or pop the dish back in the oven until warm.

Find it online: https://sabormexicana.com/taco-lasagna/