Description
A delicious and cheesy Taco Lasagna Layered Bake that combines the flavors of tacos and lasagna for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) refried beans
- 1½ cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and water, and simmer until thickened. Stir in diced tomatoes and salsa; cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Layer as follows: Lasagna noodles, refried beans (spread evenly), meat sauce, cheese blend (cheddar + mozzarella). Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a thick cheesy top layer.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing into tall, gooey squares. Top with sour cream, cilantro, and extra salsa if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the meat sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg