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Taco Lasagna

A layered taco-inspired lasagna made with seasoned ground beef, taco and enchilada sauces, ricotta and cheddar, topped with fresh tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and avocado.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1 largeonion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 7 ouncetaco sauce I used Club House (1 jar)
  • 10 ounceenchilada sauce (1 can)
  • 15 ouncericotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 cupscheddar cheese I used Mexican blend
  • 9 lasagna noodles no boil, (about half a package)
  • 1/2 cupcherry tomatoes chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Have a 9×13-inch baking dish ready.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink.
  • Drain excess fat from the skillet. Add the chopped large onion and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet and cook about 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender.
  • Stir in the 7 ounces taco sauce and the 10 ounces enchilada sauce, bring to a simmer, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
  • Assemble the lasagna in the 9×13-inch dish using the nine no‑boil lasagna noodles (do not pre-cook): place 3 noodles in a single layer on the bottom of the dish, spread half of the meat sauce over the noodles, then add a second layer of 3 noodles.
  • Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the second noodle layer, then place the final 3 noodles on top. Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the top noodle layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the noodles are cooked through.
  • Let the lasagna cool in the dish for about 10 minutes, then top with the 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, 2 chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado. Slice and serve.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish

Notes

No-Boil vs. Regular Noodles:If you’re using regular lasagna noodles, boil them first until al dente. Otherwise, stick to no-boil and keep things easy.
Make Ahead:Assemble the lasagna, cover, and refrigerate for up to a day before baking. Great for meal prep!
Storage:Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months, perfect for late night cravings.
Toppings:Go wild, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, queso fresco, the more, the merrier.
Spice Level:Crank up the heat with spicy taco sauce or dial it back with mild versions. Your kitchen, your rules.