Description
Cheesy taco lasagna is a fun, layered twist on traditional tacos, made with seasoned ground beef, tortillas, salsa, and plenty of gooey cheese. It’s a crowd-pleasing comfort food casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for layering)
- Chopped cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain grease.
- Add garlic and taco seasoning, then stir in water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In the baking dish, layer 2 tortillas on the bottom, followed by 1/3 of the beef mixture, salsa, black beans, and cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
- Top final layer with remaining tortillas and cheese. Add dollops of sour cream on top if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Swap black beans for refried beans or omit for fewer carbs.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the beef and doubling the beans and veggies.
- Great for freezing—just assemble and bake later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg