Description
Indulge in a delicious twist on classic lasagna with Mexican Taco Lasagna. This delightful dish layers seasoned ground beef, zesty salsa, creamy queso, and melted cheese between soft flour tortillas. Perfect for taco nights or cozy family dinners, this cheesy casserole is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. In just 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of baking, you can serve a meal that will impress everyone at your table. Plus, with its versatile topping options and make-ahead convenience, it’s destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup white onion (chopped)
- 2 cups salsa
- 4 ounce can green chiles
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 flour tortillas (8 inch)
- 1 cup queso cheese dip
- 3 cups Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions for about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in salsa, green chiles, and taco seasoning; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Spray a 9×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer one tortilla at the bottom, followed by one-third of the meat mixture, queso dip, and shredded cheese. Repeat two more times.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg