Southwestern Taco Lasagna

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Southwestern Taco Lasagna, a flavor-packed fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines. This easy-to-make recipe layers hearty ground beef, black beans, and sweet corn spiced with taco seasoning, all nestled between soft flour tortillas and smothered in gooey Mexican blend cheese. A vibrant salsa base ties it all together, while fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and cilantro bring the perfect finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for busy nights or casual entertaining. Enjoy a bold take on comfort food that combines the zest of tacos with the irresistible layers of lasagna!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned corn, drained
• 2 cups salsa
• 6 pieces flour tortillas, large
• 4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 4 pieces green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning mix, following the package instructions (typically adding about 2/3 cup of water), and cook until the mixture thickens.

Step 5

Add the black beans, corn, and 1 cup of salsa to the beef mixture. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the remaining 1 cup of salsa on the bottom of the dish.

Step 7

Place two flour tortillas in the bottom of the dish, overlapping if needed, to cover the entire base.

Step 8

Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.

Step 9

Repeat the layers two more times: tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil (be sure the foil does not touch the cheese) and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

Step 12

Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 13

Garnish with diced tomatoes, green onions, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2984.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4740.7

Total Fat 260.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 781.1mg	0%
Sodium 10970.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 376.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.3g	0%
Total Sugars 54.8g
Protein 246.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3993.3mg	0%
Iron 31.7mg	0%
Potassium 5683.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 31.2%