Description
Taco Lasagna is a delightful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines, combining the flavors of tacos with the comforting layers of lasagna. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 14 ounce can enchilada sauce
- 14 ounce can salsa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
For the Lasagna Layers:
- 12 lasagna sheets, uncooked
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the meat sauce: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the ground beef with salt and pepper, then brown it in the skillet for 3 minutes. Drain any excess grease. Add minced onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix the enchilada sauce, salsa, and black beans with the meat mixture. Spread ¼ cup of the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Combine ricotta and egg: In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and egg.
- Layer the lasagna: Create layers with lasagna sheets, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and cheddar cheese. Repeat for two layers.
- Final layer and baking: Top with lasagna sheets, remaining ricotta and meat sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover, add the rest of the cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes at 400°F.
- Rest and serve: Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes after baking. Cut into 6-8 pieces, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Taco Lasagna, Mexican-Italian fusion, lasagna recipe, taco recipe, comfort food
