Layers of spiced beef, soft tortillas, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese - this beef taco lasagna is where Tex-Mex meets comfort food. Easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for weeknights or family dinners.
A Quick Look at the Recipe
Recipe name: Beef Taco Lasagna With Tortillas
🕒 Ready in: 45 minutes
⏲️ Prep time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook time: 20 minutes
👪 Servings: 4
🌮 Main ingredients: Ground beef, tortillas, taco seasoning, ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar
🍴 Cuisine: Tex-Mex fusion
⭐ Difficulty: Easy - perfect for weeknight dinners
🥗 Serve with: Sour cream, guacamole, or a simple green salad
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Cheesy Taco Casserole With Ricotta
When you can't decide between tacos and lasagna - why not make both?
This Beef Taco Lasagna With Tortillas is the best of both worlds. It's hearty, cheesy, and bursting with flavor from taco-seasoned beef, tomatoes, and corn, all layered between soft tortillas.
I love this recipe because it's simple, quick, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It's also a great make-ahead dish - perfect for busy evenings or casual dinners with friends. Serve it straight from the oven with a spoonful of sour cream (and maybe some fresh cilantro if you're feeling fancy).
This taco lasagna is pure comfort food - easy, filling, and full of flavor in every bite.
What Do You Need?
(Exact amounts in the recipe card below.)
- Oil: Use sunflower or olive oil to sauté the shallot.
- Shallot: Adds a mild sweetness; you can use a small onion if preferred.
- Ground beef: Use lean or regular beef; both work great.
- Taco seasoning: Adds that signature Tex-Mex spice blend. Use store-bought or make your own with this taco spice mix recipe.
- Diced tomatoes: Canned tomatoes add moisture and richness to the sauce.
- Corn kernels: Adds sweetness and texture.
- Ricotta cheese: For a creamy layer that balances the spice. Cottage cheese can be a substitute.
- Mozzarella: Melts beautifully and gives a mild, stretchy texture.
- Fresh parsley or cilantro: Adds a pop of freshness.
- Tortilla wraps: Use medium-sized flour tortillas for soft, easy layering.
- Cheddar cheese: For a golden, flavorful topping.
- Sour cream: Adds refreshment and creaminess when serving.
How Do You Prepare?
(Step-by-step directions below.)
- Step 1: Fry the shallot with taco spices and ground beef.
- Step 2: Stir in diced tomatoes and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Step 4: Build layers of tortillas, sauce, and cheese. Bake until hot and golden brown.
Top Tips
- Swap beef for chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Add black beans or bell peppers for extra texture.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for more fiber.
- Spice it up with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Great to prepare ahead - assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
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📖 Recipe
RECIPE CARD
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 ¼ pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 14 oz. diced tomatoes, canned
- 5 oz. corn kernels, drained
- ¾ cup ricotta
- ¼ cup mozzarella
- ½ oz. Fresh Parsley, or cilantro, chopped
- 8 tortilla, medium
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup sour cream
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to
400 °F or 350. °F Grease a 10 x 13 inch (24 x 33 centimeter) baking dish. - Heat oil in a pan and sauté shallot for 3 minutes until soft.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 shallot
- Add taco seasoning and ground beef; cook until browned.1 ¼ pound ground beef, 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- Stir in diced tomatoes and corn; simmer for 5 minutes.14 oz. diced tomatoes, 5 oz. corn kernels
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and herbs in a separate bowl.¾ cup ricotta, ¼ cup mozzarella, ½ oz. Fresh Parsley
- Layer 2 tortillas in the baking dish.8 tortilla
- Spread half of the beef mixture on top.
- Add 2 tortillas and spread the ricotta mixture.
- Add 2 more tortillas and the remaining beef sauce.
- Finish with the last 2 tortillas, cheddar cheese, and herbs.¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
- Bake 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream.½ cup sour cream
Notes
- Replace ricotta with cream cheese for a richer version.
- Add chopped jalapeños between layers for heat.
- Fridge: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze before baking for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 350 °F (180 °C) for 35-40 minutes.
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Jessie says
I can’t wait to try this! Tex mex is a favorite flavor profile of mine!
Marina says
We love Mexican food, this will definitely be one of our family favourites
Jessica Formicola says
Oh my, we will definitely be making this casserole for our next Mexican night!
Julia says
I'm so glad I found this recipe, definitely will help me expand my repertoire of Mexican food!
Sara says
Delish! And so easy! I’m in!
Christina says
Can't wait to make!
Andréa says
It's really delicious!
Andréa says
Great choice!
Andréa says
Yes, it sure will. You'll love the flavors!
Andréa says
How nice to hear!
Andréa says
Thank you for your kind words.
Leslie says
This recipe is divine!
Linda says
This is the best-looking enchilada I've seen and with just 5 ingredients, I see myself making these often!
Catherine says
This was so yummy!
Andréa says
Thank you! Great you enjoyed them.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This is such a delicious recipe. And it’s so easy to do. It’s now on my meal rotation.