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Mexican Taco Lasagna

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A delicious fusion of tacos and lasagna that’s perfect for busy weeknights and can easily be customized to suit your family’s tastes.

Ingredients

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  • 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, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped red bell pepper. Cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef or ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until it is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and water. Let everything simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Spread a thin layer of salsa at the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Place 2 tortillas on top of the salsa. Spread half of the meat mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of cheese.
  7. Add another layer with 2 tortillas, the remaining meat mixture, salsa, and cheese.
  8. Top with the last 4 tortillas, pour any remaining salsa on top, and finish with cheese.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Feel free to swap ground meat for a meat substitute or add more veggies. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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Keywords: taco lasagna, Mexican, quick meal, family dinner, customizable, weeknight dinner

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