This tasty Taco Lasagna is an easy casserole recipe that the whole family will enjoy. For a fun twist on taco Tuesday, or any night of the week, this simple recipe will surely become a family favorite.
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This Taco Lasagna recipe has layers of flour tortillas, taco meat, beans, and plenty of cheese. Add your favorite taco toppings for a delicious meal!
If your family are big taco fans, they might also enjoy these Turkey Tacos with Pineapple Salsa , or these super simple Shrimp Tacos with a Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce. Or for something a little different, try this Instant Pot Taco Pasta.
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Recipe Ingredients
To make this delicious dish you will need: Tortillas, Ground Beef, Onion, Water, Green Bell Pepper, Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles, Refried Beans, Black Beans, Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese, and Taco Seasoning.
Ingredient Notes
Ground Meat - Instead of ground beef you can use ground turkey. Remember, since ground turkey is usually much leaner than ground beef, you may need to drizzle a little oil in the pan before cooking. You may also need a bit of oil if using a very lean ground beef.
Toppings - Possible toppings for this taco casserole are: Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Sliced Jalapenos, Sour Cream, and Green Onions.
Step-by-Step Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground meat, bell pepper, and onion. Crumble the meat mixture as it browns.
Cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
Next, add the water, taco seasoning, black beans, and diced tomatoes to the meat mixture.
Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
To make the first layer, place two tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread ⅓ of the refried beans over the top of the tortillas.
Over the refried beans, spread about ⅓ of the meat mixture.
Next, add a layer of shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers 2 times and end the layers with the last two tortillas and more shredded cheese.
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil, loosely tented, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the foil and allow the cheese to brown slightly.
Serve the casserole topped as desired with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, and/or sliced jalapenos. Use your favorite toppings!
We hope you enjoy this taco casserole recipe. This easy ground beef dinner recipe is a different way to enjoy the flavors of tacos. This Mexican lasagna recipe might just become one of your family favorite meals.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can prepare the casserole a day or so ahead of time. It may be best to use a foil baking pain to make it easier to go from the refrigerator to the oven. If the taco lasagna is cold when you begin the baking process, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
Store any leftover taco casserole covered with plastic wrap for 1 to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Yes. Let the taco lasagna come to room temperature, and then place in an air tight container before freezing. You can do this with individual servings too! Then reheat as needed.
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Mom Tip
A drizzle of my homemade ranch dressing is delicious over this taco lasagna.
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Recipe
Taco Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Green Bell Pepper small, seeded and diced
- 1 Onion small, diced
- ⅔ cup Water
- ¼ cup Taco Seasoning
- 15 ounces Black Beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 ounces Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 8 Taco Size Tortillas flour
- 14.5 ounces Refried Beans canned
- 3 cups Mexican Blend Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground meat, bell pepper, and onion. Crumble the meat mixture as it browns.
- Cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
- Next, add the water, taco seasoning, black beans, and diced tomatoes to the meat mixture.
- Place two tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread ⅓ of the refried beans over the tortillas.
- Over the refried beans, spread about ⅓ of the meat mixture.
- Next, add a layer of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers 2 times and end the layers with the last two tortillas and more shredded cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil, loosely tented, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the foil and allow the cheese to brown slightly.
Gigi
Hi, I'm not sure if I missed it or not, but does the can of tomatoes need to be drained?
Keri
Hi
On this recipe it is not necessary to drain the diced tomatoes.
I hope you enjoy the Taco Lasagna!