Taco Lasagna
A fun twist on two classics! This Taco Lasagna is made with layers of tortillas, refried beans, a hearty taco meat mixture and plenty of cheese! Guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!
Servings 8
Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 2 oz Taco Seasoning
- 3/4 Cup Water
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1.5 Cups Uncooked Long Grain White Rice I used basmati, but jasmine also works well
- 10 oz Can of Enchilada Sauce (or you can use 8 oz of tomato sauce)
- 10 oz Can of Rotel
- 3 Cups Beef Broth
For Assembling
- 16 Corn Tortillas
- 15 oz Can of Refried Beans
- 4 Cups Cheese ( I used 2 cups sharp cheddar and 2 cups pepper jack but use any kind you like)
Toppings
- Lettuce, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Hot Sauce, etc optional
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the meat is fully cooked, drain any excess grease. Next, stir in the taco seasoning along with the water. Give it a good mix and let it simmer on low for about five minutes.
- After simmering, make a small well in the center of the meat mixture and add the tablespoon of oil along with the uncooked rice. Stir the rice into the oil, toasting it for a couple of minutes. This step adds an extra depth of flavor to your dish!
- Pour in the red enchilada sauce, the can of Rotel, and the beef broth. Stir everything well and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, cover the skillet, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and cooked through.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, grab a 9x13 baking dish and layer 8 corn tortillas in the bottom. Spread half of the refried beans on top of the tortillas, followed by half of the meat mixture. Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese over everything.
- Repeat the layers by adding the remaining tortillas, the rest of the meat mixture, and top it all off with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly and everything is cooked through.
- Cut into servings and top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!