Indulge in the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with this Easy Mexican Taco Lasagna recipe. Layered with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, salsa, and gooey cheese, this dish is a delightful twist on traditional lasagna that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso or Taco Bell)
- 1 (14 oz) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
- 10 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas
- 1 cup your favorite salsa
- ½ cup shredded Colby cheese (or Mexican/taco-style cheese)
How To Make Easy Mexican Taco Lasagna:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Brown Ground Beef: In a deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef. Break it up into small pieces while cooking and stir frequently to ensure even browning. Pour out any excess grease before adding other ingredients.
- Season Beef: Once the ground beef is cooked, stir in the taco seasoning mix and diced tomatoes with their juice. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with half of the soft corn tortillas, creating a base for your lasagna.
- Layer Beef Mixture: Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over the layer of tortillas in the baking dish, ensuring it covers the tortillas completely.
- Add Salsa: Top the beef layer with the remaining tortillas, then spread the salsa evenly over the top layer of tortillas.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Colby cheese (or your preferred cheese) over the salsa layer, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- Bake: Place the assembled lasagna in the preheated oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the lasagna is heated through.
- Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the Mexican Taco Lasagna from the oven, slice into portions, and serve hot. Enjoy the delicious flavors and comforting textures of this easy-to-make dish!
Tips:
- Customize the recipe by adding your favorite toppings such as sliced jalapenos, diced onions, or black olives.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles or a mixture of beans and vegetables.
- Serve with a side of guacamole, sour cream, or diced avocado for added creaminess and freshness.
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