Cheesy Taco Lasagna
Cheesy taco lasagna is a bold, comforting dinner layered with seasoned ground beef, tortillas, melted cheese, beans, and salsa, bringing together the best of tacos and lasagna in one delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or substitute ground turkey or chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco spice mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup salsa mild, medium, or hot, depending on your preference
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix
- 1 cup sour cream
Optional toppings:
- chopped cilantro diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, or avocado
Instructions
Cook the beef
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.
- Drain any excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the beef is fully coated in seasoning and the mixture thickens slightly.
Prepare the filling
- Add the salsa, black beans, and corn to the seasoned beef. Stir everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat.
Assemble the lasagna
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray your 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Lay one tortilla at the bottom of the dish, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Spread a layer of the beef mixture over the tortilla, followed by a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Repeat these layers (tortilla, beef, sour cream, cheese) until you’ve used up all the filling, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Bake
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the lasagna rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.