Incredible Taco Lasagna

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 15
Incredible Taco Lasagna for a Spicy Mexican Dinner Night
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 packages taco seasoning mix
4 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder , to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin ( optional )
1/2 cup water
18 6-inch corn tortillas
1 jar salsa
1 cup sliced green onion
1 container sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
lettuce
tomatoes
sour cream
guacamole , whatever you like

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
489
Sugar
5g
Fat
28g
Incredible Taco Lasagna is a fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines that are sure to make your taste buds sing. This unique recipe combines the spicy flavors of tacos with the layers of cheesy goodness of lasagna. It's perfect for entertaining guests or for a fun family dinner night. The dish can be served with toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream to add more depth of flavor and nutrients to the recipe.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2.In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and garlic until browned.
3.Add the taco seasoning mix, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine.
4.Add a layer of 6 tortillas to the bottom of the baking dish and spread 1/3 of the meat mixture over the tortillas.
5.Add another layer of 6 tortillas over the first meat layer and spread 1/2 jar of salsa over the tortillas, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of green onions over the salsa.
6.Add another layer of 6 tortillas and spread the remaining 2/3 of the meat mixture over the tortillas.
7.Add one final layer of 6 tortillas and spread the rest of the jar of salsa over the tortillas. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey jack cheese over the top of the salsa.
8.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

PROS

This taco lasagna recipe is a fun twist on the classic Italian lasagna that is sure to spice up your dinner plans.

The dish can be easily customized to include your favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.

It’s also a great recipe for meal prep as it can be made in advance and reheated for future meals.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and beef, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It also contains a lot of sodium due to the taco seasoning mix and salsa used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains a good amount of protein from the lean ground beef and healthy fats from the cheese, avocado, and sour cream toppings.
The salsa and tomatoes provide vitamin C and other beneficial nutrients while the lettuce adds fiber and vitamins A and K.

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