Prep Time: 40 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins | Yield: 8 Servings
This Taco Lasagna is what you just might need today! Oh, man, you are so in for a treat! I am so excited to share this with you today because it is simply the best! Feel free to tweak it a bit to your liking. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) black or pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
12 flour or corn tortillas (8-inch ones)
3 c shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 cans (16 ounces) refried beans (refried beans)
Beef Layer:
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 ½ lbs. ground beef
1 small onion (finely diced)
1 green bell pepper (finely diced)
1 can (7 ounces) diced green chiles
3 c salsa
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp taco seasoning
Cornstarch Slurry:
4 tbsp water
2 tbsp cornstarch
Topping:
1 c shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 c salsa
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Put a baking rack in the centre of the preheating oven.
Apply cooking spray in a 9×13-inch deep casserole dish.
For the Beef Layer:
Put a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Add 2 tbsp of oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the ground beef, then cook until crumbly and brown. Leave 2 tbsp of the accumulated grease, then discard the rest.
Add the bell pepper, minced garlic, onions, taco seasoning, 3 cups of salsa, and green chilis. Sauté until soft and aromatic. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer everything for 2 minutes, then turn the heat down to low and cook for about 5 more minutes.
Add the slurry, then stir and cook for a few minutes until the texture of the sauce becomes thick. Remove the skillet from the stove.
To Assemble:
Arrange 2 tortillas into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Divide two tortillas into 4 pieces, then place them on the sides and corners of the prepared pan.
Spread ½ of the refried beans over the tortillas.
Scatter about ½ of the pinto beans over the beef mixture layer.
Sprinkle about 1 ½ cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese over the beans. Repeat the process until everything is arranged in layers ending with cheese.
Top the cheese with tortillas and 1 cup of salsa.
Sprinkle more cheese over the salsa.
To Bake:
Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until done.
Broil for another 3 minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 2664mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1630IU | Vitamin C: 20.9mg | Calcium: 948mg | Iron: 6.3mg
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