Taco Lasagna

If you’ve ever been torn between taco nights and pasta-loving lasagna dinners, I have the messy, delicious solution for you: Taco Lasagna. Sweet and spicy, saucy, and oh-so-cheesy. It’s a playful mash-up of flavors that’ll make you wonder why you hadn’t thought of it before. Give it a whirl—it’s worth getting a little sauce on your shirt.

So, a little backstory: My husband was skeptical at first when I told him our dinner would merge two of our faves. But after the first bite, he was hooked. Now, it’s a regular request at our table. It’s become a family tradition to each take a corner piece and argue over who gets the crispy edges. Let’s just say, this taco lasagna dish brings the chaos—and a whole lot of joy—to our little family gatherings.

How to Make It

Imagine us in the kitchen, stirring, spilling a bit of sauce, and chatting. Start with browning your favorite ground meat—spatter and all—and toss in a taco seasoning packet you could measure in your sleep. No judgment if you occasionally sneak a taste. It’s like a taco, but layered—you can’t mess this up!

✔Ingredient Notes

– Ground Beef: Go for lean to avoid excess grease, but any kind works.
– Taco Seasoning: Trust me: homemade or packet, it’s all good and way better than plain!
– Tortillas: These are your lasagna noodles here. Go for any size or flavor; I once used spinach ones!

✔Recipe Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, let it simmer.
4. Layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese in a baking dish; repeat until full.
5. Top with more cheese than you think you need.
6. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes.

What to Serve It With

Pair it with a fresh, crunchy slaw to cut through the richness. Corn on the cob on the side? Go wild.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Over-stuffing with cheese can lead to a gooey, messy result—but who’s complaining?
– Don’t skip letting it sit for a few minutes before cutting, or it’ll spill everywhere. Trust me, I’ve learned the messy way.

✔Storage Tips

Stick leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. It’s weirdly fabulous cold straight from the fridge and makes a questionable-yet-fun breakfast. I’m not here to judge.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– No ground beef? Try turkey or even black beans for a veggie punch.
– Swap tortillas with layers of zucchini slices if you’re feeling like a green machine.
– Add jalapeños for a kick—just warn the faint-hearted first!

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Taco Lasagna

This delicious Taco Lasagna layers classic taco flavors with cheesy, saucy goodness in an easy-to-make casserole.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb ground beef
• ▢ 1 cup salsa mild or medium
• ▢ 8 oz lasagna noodles uncooked
• ▢ 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ 1 cup sour cream
• ▢ 0.5 cup diced onions optional
• ▢ 1 tbsp taco seasoning

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
• Stir in taco seasoning and salsa, simmer for 5 minutes.
• Layer half of the uncooked lasagna noodles in a baking dish.
• Spread half the beef mixture over noodles, then half the sour cream and onions.
• Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
• Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
• Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
• Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with fresh cilantro and sour cream for extra flavor. Great for family dinners or potlucks.