Taco Lasagna

Taco night is about to get a delicious lift with Taco Lasagna! Bursting with the vibrant flavors, this 6 ingredient dish is quick to make and perfect for feeding your dinner crew!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: beef

Servings: Servings

Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons dried minced onion or ½ cup diced yellow onion
2 ½-3 tablespoons taco seasoning
28 ounces enchilada sauce
10 8-inch flour or corn tortillas
12 ounces shredded Mexican Cheese blend about 3 cups
Optional add-ins: olives and chopped pickled jalapeños
Toppings: pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, queso or salsa

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Cook and crumble ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Blot or drain some of the grease if needed.
Add dried minced onions, taco seasoning, and ¼ cup of water (if needed for moisture). Stir and allow the taco meat to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
To the prepared baking dish, create the lasagna layers in this order: ⅓ enchilada sauce, ⅓ tortillas, ⅓ of the meat mixture, and ⅓ cheese. Repeat in the same order twice.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
Rest for 10 minutes prior to serving. Top with fresh cilantro, green onions, avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor and freshness.

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Notes

Tips and Substitutions

Ground Meat. Feel free to substitute lean ground beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, or even plant-based meat.

Dried Minced Onion. Use fresh chopped onion for a bolder taste, or omit it if you prefer.

Taco Seasoning. A packet of taco seasoning works great, but if you prefer a homemade taco seasoning, simply mix together these ingredients and adjust to your preference: 1 tbsp chili powder, ½ tbsp ground cumin, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper.

Enchilada Sauce. Salsa can be a great substitute for a different flavor profile, or try homemade enchilada sauce for a personalized touch.

Tortillas. Corn tortillas or flour tortillas can be used for this taco casserole. You can also use keto or gluten-free option, or try using lasagna noodles if you prefer a traditional version.

Extra additions: Feel free to add more ingredients to your taco preference. Some great additions are black olives, fresh or pickled jalapeños, green chiles, green pepper, or fresh tomatoes.

Layers. Layer ingredients evenly to ensure consistent flavor and texture throughout the lasagna. Allow it to rest for about 10-15 minutes after baking; this helps the layers set and makes it easier to cut.

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Taco Lasagna