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taco lasagna recipe

taco lasagna recipe

This easy Taco Lasagna recipe layers classic taco fillings like seasoned ground beef, black beans, and cheese between flour tortillas, all baked into a hearty, satisfying casserole. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
  • 2 ounces mild taco seasoning (2 - 1 ounce packages)
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 flour tortillas (10-inch or 9-inch)
  • 2 cups chunky mild salsa (divided)
  • 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed, divided)
  • 3 cups fiesta blend shredded cheese (divided)

Optional Toppings and Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (garnish, optional)
  • 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving, optional)
  • 0.5 cup fresh pico de gallo (for serving, optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Trim the 4 flour tortillas to fit snugly into the bottom of the 9x13 inch baking dish. This will create two layers of two tortillas each.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, diced sweet yellow onion, and minced garlic until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. In a small bowl, whisk together the mild taco seasoning with 1 cup of water. Pour this mixture over the cooked ground beef. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat mixture slightly thickens. Remove from heat.

Assembly and Baking

  • Place 2 of the trimmed flour tortillas in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Evenly spread half of the seasoned meat mixture over the tortillas.
  • Spread half of the chunky mild salsa over the meat layer.
  • Sprinkle half of the drained and rinsed black beans over the salsa.
  • Evenly sprinkle half of the fiesta blend shredded cheese over the black beans.
  • Place the remaining 2 trimmed flour tortillas over the cheese layer.
  • Repeat the layering process with the remaining meat mixture, salsa, black beans, and finally, the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  • Remove the taco lasagna from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving hot with optional sour cream and fresh pico de gallo.

Notes

This Taco Lasagna is a great make-ahead meal! Assemble it the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking and add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time.