If I had to choose a favorite type of ethnic food, I couldn’t do it. My husband would probably tell you his is Italian with Mexican/Latin in second. I personally love it all – as long as it doesn’t have lima beans! 😉 This Taco Lasagna is easy enough for a weeknight meal and is a nice change from the regular tacos or burritos.
Taco Lasagna
If I had to choose a favorite type of ethnic food, I couldn't do it. My husband would probably tell you his is Italian with Mexican/Latin in second. I personally love it all - as long as it doesn't have lima beans! 😉 This Taco Lasagna is easy enough for a weeknight meal and is a nice change from the regular tacos or burritos.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 (8-in.) flour tortillas
- 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
- 3 cups (12 oz.) Mexican cheese blend, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning - bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3-4 minutes. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Place 2 tortillas in a greased 13x9x2-in. baking dish. Spread half of the beans on top of the tortillas. Top with half of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Cover and bake at 350° F. for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 541Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 928mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gProtein: 30g
I hope you enjoy!
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This sounds so good and simple!! I will have to try it!
Thanks for sharing this one Jamie! My family would love this!
This looks like the kind of Mexican Food that we would really enjoy, great recipe. Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Yum, this looks really good! I'm pinning it now.
Rebecca
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Mexican anything and I'm sold. Add to that a simple casserole-type dish and I think this may soon be a favorite. I'd love to have you link this up to Titus 2 Tuesday on Cornerstone Confessions. Hope to see you there.
Kathy
Your version sounds delicious! I like that you use refried beans and diced tomatoes. Yum yum
Julie
I love this twist on two classics! This may just be dinner tonight!
uh – YUM!! wish it wasn't so hot – I;d make this tonight
Looks really good! Never thought of a Mexican lasagna! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Don't forget to come back on Sunday to VOTE!
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Ooo! I could make a gluten-free version of this by replacing the tortilla shells with layers of rice. Must. Try. This!
Love your twist on the traditional lasagna! The taco flavours sound delicious in this dish!
Thank you so much for sharing this on Marvelous Mondays, Jamie! It was nice to look at your awesome Taco Lasagna again. 🙂 We liked the one I made last week so much that I am going to make it again later this week. I may incorporate some of your ingredients this time.
Julie
My family loves Mexican and Italian food. What a great combo. Thank you so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays last week. Hope to see you again this week!!
Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch
Everytime I make something like this, it comes out so sloppy! Yours looks great!! Thanks for linking to Foodtastic Friday too!
Ooo, that looks really good!!
looks so yummy!
Sounds delicious and easy! You're being featured tonight at Mom On Timeout – thanks for sharing!
Jamie, this will be great for school nights when I'm running back and forth with the kids in every direction, just pop it in the oven and toss a salad. I'm featuring this at tomorrow's Thursday's treasures. Thanks for sharing.
This looks like another winner! Yum. Thanks for sharing this week at One Creative Weekend!
My friend invented a taco lasagna that sounds so much like this one…well…guess it doesn't matter except is sounds really good and her family LOVED it! I now have to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Found you on the Melt in Your Mouth blog hop. New follower here!
I choose Tex-Mex over all food groups. 😀
This looks really good. Thank you for sharing. I'll be adding this to my 'to-make' list. New follower. 😀 Thanks for hosting the blog hop.
-Lacey @ lagjeg2003.blogspot.com