Taco Lasagna (with Make Ahead Instructions)

taco lasagna with flour tortillas in a casserole dish

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Taco Lasagna (with Make Ahead Instructions)

Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this taco lasagna recipe combines the heartiness of taco meat with the comfort of lasagna, all layered in flour tortillas.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: lasagna recipe, mexican casserole, mexican recipes

Servings:

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup water
2 envelope taco seasoning
15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
29 ounces Mexican diced tomatoes undrained (2 cans, 14.5 ounces each) (Rotel Mexican)
9 flour tortillas (8 inches)
16 ounces refried beans (1 can)
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain off any fat. 2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 poblano pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion
Add water and taco seasoning packets. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and then simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and tomatoes (with juice). Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 1 cup water, 2 envelope taco seasoning, 15 ounces black beans, 29 ounces Mexican diced tomatoes
Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared pan. Break a third tortilla and piece it together in any holes to make as much of a complete layer of tortillas as possible. 9 flour tortillas
Spread with half of the refried beans and half of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. 16 ounces refried beans, 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Repeat layers (3 tortillas, remaining beans, remaining beef, 1 cup of cheese). Top with remaining tortillas and 2 cups cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. If you make this in advance and the meat mixture is cold, the lasagna may take an additional 15-20 minutes to bake.
Serve with fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado and fresh pico de gallo. Season with salt and pepper.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

The calories shown are based on the casserole being cut into 15 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of lasagna. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

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