Description
A delightful and quick dish that combines the beloved flavors of tacos with the comforting layers of lasagna, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Corn tortillas (fresh or gluten-free options work)
- 1 pound Ground beef or ground turkey (or lentils for a vegetarian option)
- 1 can Black beans (drained and well-rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning (adjust for spice if needed)
- 1 cup Salsa (or enchilada sauce for variety)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup Sour cream (optional but recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- ½ cup Water
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped red bell pepper, cooking until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salsa, and water. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Begin layering: Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of a baking dish. Place 2 tortillas on top of the meat mixture.
- Add another layer: Spread more meat mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Repeat the layering process, finishing with tortillas and cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like zucchini or spinach for added nutrition. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: taco lasagna, Mexican recipe, family dinner, easy dinner