Taco Lasagna Recipe

We had leftover taco meat one night and I decided to turn it into this Taco Lasagna Recipe. It was such a hit that it is now on our permanent menu plan rotation.

This is a delicious twist on a classic Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe. If you love this taco lasagna, then you will love Taco Pockets and Taco Crescent Ring.

Why We Love This Recipe

This taco lasagna is a delicious casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd. It loaded with Mexican flavors and the perfect recipe to make ahead.

Each slice has layers of tortillas, ground beef mixture and cheese. You will love how filling it is and the leftovers are even delicious.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – Ground turkey would be great in this. Feel free to use what you have in the freezer.
• White Onion – See Best Onion Substitute if you are out
• Taco Seasoning – You can use taco seasoning packet or make Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
• Salsa – Use jar salsa or use Homemade Salsa Recipe
• Black Beans – Use canned or make Slow Cooker Black Beans
• Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles – We like use Rotel
• Refried Beans – Use canned refried beans or make Easy Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe
• Flour Tortillas – Don’t like Flour tortillas, you can also use corn tortillas for a great gluten free option. We have even used lasagna noodles in place of the tortillas.
• Mexican Cheese Blend – You can also use cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese or Pepper Jack Cheese

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How to Make Taco Lasagna

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.  

Step 2 – In a large skillet, brown the beef and drain any remaining grease.

Step 3 – Stir in the onion and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until the onions are soft. 

Step 4 – Stir in the salsa and taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes for the sauce to simmer. Add in the black beans and both cans of the diced tomatoes with green chiles. Cook for 5-7 minutes uncovered on medium low heat.  

Step 5 – Place ⅓ of the tortillas at the bottom of the pan. Spread half of the refried beans on top of the tortillas and spoon ⅓ of the beef mixture on top. Top the beef with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.  

Step 6 – Repeat the layers again. Layer of tortillas, refried beans, beef mixture and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.  

Step 7 – Top with the remaining tortillas and shredded cheese.  

• Step 8 – Bake for 20-25 minutes until the taco lasagna is heated through and the cheese is melted.  
• Step 9 – Remove from the oven and let set for 5-10 minutes.
• Step 10 – Cut and serve with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Prepare Veggies – This recipe like many calls for diced onions. Another time saving tip is to use a small food chopper or food processor to quickly and easily chop the onions. Learn and  how to freeze onions and also how to freeze peppers to save so much time in the kitchen!
• Baking Dish – We recommend spraying baking dish with cooking spray to easily serve this lasagna. It will also make cleanup a breeze.
• Cheese – We like to shred our own cheese as it taste and melts better. Pre-shredded cheese as added ingredients that could make the cheese not melt as well.
• Baking Lasagna – We did not cover this lasagna when baking as we want it to heat through. Cooking time will vary but you will know that the lasagna is finished baking when the cheese is melted.

Taco Lasagna Topping Ideas

• Sour Cream
• Onion
• Shredded Cheese
• Tomato
• Quick Salsa Verde De Tomatillo Recipe
• Very Simple Guacamole Recipe
• The Best Pico de Gallo Recipe
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Fresh Cilantro
• Green Onions
• Black Olives
• Diced Avocado

We also love this Easy Spanish Rice Recipe  and this Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice . Yum! I like to keep rice in the freezer and just grab it for busy nights.

Another tasty side idea includes Crock Pot Refried Beans. So good!

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