Taco Lasagna

Here’s a full, hearty recipe for Taco Lasagna—a fun mashup of Mexican flavors with the comforting layers of lasagna. It’s cheesy, meaty, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

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Ingredients

For the Meat Layer:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp cayenne, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper)

• 1 (8 oz / 225 g) can tomato sauce

For the Cheese Layer:

• 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella

• 1 egg

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Additional Ingredients:

• 6–8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)

• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (for topping)

• Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onions, sliced olives, jalapeños, avocado

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat, onion, and garlic. Cook until meat is browned and onions are soft.

2. Drain excess fat.

3. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

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2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture

1. In a bowl, combine ricotta, cheddar, mozzarella, and egg.

2. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.

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3. Assemble the Taco Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce.

3. Layer 2–3 tortillas on top (trim to fit if needed).

4. Spread half of the cheese mixture over tortillas.

5. Add another layer of meat sauce.

6. Repeat: tortillas → remaining cheese mixture → remaining meat sauce.

7. Top with shredded Mexican cheese blend.

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4. Bake

1. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.

2. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

3. Let stand 5–10 minutes before slicing—it helps it hold together.

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5. Serve

• Slice like traditional lasagna.

• Add optional toppings like sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onions, or avocado.

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Tips for Success:

• Slightly overlapping tortillas ensures the layers hold together.

• For extra flavor, toast the tortillas lightly in a dry skillet before layering—they’ll absorb less moisture.

• Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.

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If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version of taco lasagna that layers everything in one pot—super easy for busy nights.