Beef Taco Lasagna With Tortillas
Tex-Mex meets lasagna in this easy beef taco casserole. Layers of tortillas, spiced beef, and melted cheese — ready in under 45 minutes.
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
1. Variations
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 864mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1061IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Iron: 7mg
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