Taco Lasagna

A baked taco-style lasagna with layers of corn tortillas, salsa, seasoned ground beef and sour cream Topped with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 475 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 cup sliced green onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, then season with taco seasoning, garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 3

Place 6 tortillas into the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the salsa on top of the tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture evenly over the salsa. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the green onions. Drop 1/2 of the sour cream randomly over the green onions. Top with 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers. Top with 6 tortillas, spread with remaining salsa, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheeses are melted.