Easy Taco Lasagna Recipe: A Delicious Mexican-Inspired Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• cooking spray
• 18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 cup sliced green onion
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain excess grease. Season with taco seasoning, garlic, chili powder, and cayenne pepper for an extra kick. Add water, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
2. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
3. Arrange 6 corn tortillas in the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the salsa evenly over the tortillas, followed by 1/2 of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the green onions and dollop 1/2 of the sour cream randomly over the onions. Top with 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat these layers for maximum flavor. Finish with 6 tortillas, the remaining salsa, and the remaining cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbly throughout the layers, approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 475 kcal
• Fat Content: 29 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 1041 mg
• Protein Content: 27 g
• Cholesterol Content: 97 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g