Taco Lasagna Fusion Dish (Printable)

A layered Tex-Mex dish with seasoned meat, beans, corn, and cheeses baked until bubbly and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
06 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp taco seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Pasta

11 - 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles

→ Dairy

12 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Garnishes

15 - Sliced jalapeños
16 - Chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Sliced green onions

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.
05 - Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the meat, then spread a third of the remaining meat mixture, a third of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and several dollops of sour cream. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with cheese on top.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy preparation suitable for busy weeknights
  • Comforting, crowd-pleasing flavors kids and adults love
02 -
  • Can substitute ground chicken or plant-based mince for a lighter or vegetarian version
  • Always check noodle and cheese labels for allergens if serving guests
03 -
  • Let the lasagna rest fully before slicing for neater pieces
  • Add extra jalapeños on top for added heat if you love spicy food
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