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HOW TO MAKE Taco Lasagna Recipe VIDEo
Taco Lasagna Recipe Ingredients
One of the best things about this Taco Lasagna recipe is you probably have most of the ingredients on hand already! The recipe can be divided into three parts 1) the ground beef, 2) the layers (tortillas, salsa, cheese) and 3) the creamy salsa verde layer. Here’s the breakdown of what you’ll need (full recipe measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):
THE GROUND BEEF
THE LAYERS
CREAMY LAYER
Just like traditional lasagna requires the contrasting creamy ricotta filling to cut through the rich Bolognese, Taco Lasagna rejoices with a creamy respite made with sour cream, cream cheese and salsa verde:
Ingredient Substitutions
Ground beef: May be swapped with ground turkey or chicken. I like to add 1 tablespoon beef bouillon when using these substitutions. If using, reduce the salt in the recipe.Spice blend: You may use your favorite taco seasoning if desired, enough for 1 ½ pounds ground beef. Refried beans: You may also stir in pinto beans or black beans, noting black beans won’t be nearly as creamy.Salsa: You may use homemade if you like! My restaurant 5-minute blender salsa is incredible. Sour cream: Can be subbed with full-fat plain Greek yogurt. Mild green chiles: Use hot green chiles … if you dare!
How to Make Taco Lasagna
This recipe for Taco Lasagna is as simple as making classic ground beef taco filling and layering it with tortillas, cheese, and beans! Here’s an overview of the process with step-by-step photos (full measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post:
Step 1: Make the Ground Beef Taco Filling
Brown the beef and onions in a large skillet, breaking up clumps of beef as you cook. Once the ground beef is browned, drain off excess grease.Stir in the garlic and all seasonings, followed by the tomato paste and continue to cook for one minute over medium heat.Stir in the green chilies, refried beans, salsa and water. Season to taste with cayenne pepper if desired.
Step 2: Prepare the Other Fillings
Whisk together the sour cream, cream cheese and salsa verde in a medium bowl, set aside. Combine the shredded cheeses in a separate bowl; set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
Add ½ cup salsa to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer (it will be thin). Add a layer of tortillas by placing 2 whole tortillas in the middle and surrounding them with 6 tortilla halves (see photos) to cover.Spread ⅓ of the Creamy Filling over top.Top with 1 cup combined cheeses.Top with ⅓ of the meat mixture. Repeat the tortillas, creamy filling, cheese and meat mixture two more times.Finish with a final layer of tortillas to cover, remaining salsa, and cheese.
Step 4: Bake the Lasagna
Cover and bake until the cheeses are melted and the casserole is heated through. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with toppings!
WHAT TOPPINGS FOR taco lasagna?
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