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Taco Lasagna

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/taco-lasagna/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup onion, finely diced
  • ¾ cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • 16 ounces refried beans

The assembly

  • 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 12 pieces flour tortillas, 8 inch size
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • as needed cooking spray

Optional toppings

  • as needed cilantro
  • as needed pico de gallo
  • as needed sour cream
  • as needed guacamole

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then cook the ground beef until browned.
  3. Add onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook until softened, then add minced garlic.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, corn, and refried beans until combined.
  5. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the baking dish.
  6. Layer half of the tortillas, then add 1/3 of the enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of cheese.
  7. Add half of the meat mixture, then repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas, enchilada sauce, and remaining cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes, add toppings if desired, then cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
499
Total fat
24g
Total carbohydrates
41g
Total protein
29g
Sodium
1621mg
Cholesterol
81mg

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