Description
Taco Lasagna is a cheesy, oven-baked casserole that layers all your favorite taco ingredients—seasoned beef, refried beans, salsa, black beans, tortillas, and melted Colby Jack cheese—into one hearty and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- ¼ cup taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/8 cup chopped cilantro
- 1½ cups thick salsa
- 9 taco-size tortillas
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can refried beans
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with diced green peppers and onions until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes on low heat.
- Stir in the salsa, black beans, and chopped cilantro. Remove from heat.
- Place two tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cut a third tortilla in half to fill in gaps, fully covering the bottom.
- Spread 1/3 of the refried beans over the tortillas.
- Top with 1/3 of the meat mixture and a thin layer of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process two more times: tortillas, beans, meat mixture, cheese.
- End with a final layer of tortillas topped with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, removing the foil during the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings like tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, avocados, or sour cream.
Notes
- Microwave the refried beans slightly for easier spreading.
- Use flour or corn tortillas based on preference.
- This dish can be made a day ahead and baked when ready to serve.
- Top with fresh toppings after baking for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
