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Mexican Taco Lasagna

Delicious Mexican Taco Lasagna for Family Fun Nights

This Easy Mexican Taco Lasagna combines layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, and gooey cheese, making it a perfect family-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lasagna Layers
  • 10 pieces Corn Tortillas Use fresh or gluten-free options
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Ground Turkey Can be swapped for lentils or plant-based crumbles
Flavor
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 cup Salsa Can use enchilada sauce for a twist
Veggies
  • 1 medium Onion Sautéed
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped
Toppings
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Optional
Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1/2 cup Water Helps blend the seasoning
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Add for a burst of freshness

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and chopped red bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet, cooking for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  5. Fold in drained black beans and corn kernels, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Spread a layer of salsa in a greased baking dish.
  7. Layer corn tortillas, a third of the meat mixture, and shredded cheese. Repeat for two more layers.
  8. Top with remaining salsa and shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  10. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Assemble up to 24 hours in advance. Avoid oversaturating with salsa to maintain texture. Customize cheese and add more vegetables as desired.

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