Taco Lasagna Fusion Dish (Printable Version)

A flavorful Tex-Mex fusion featuring seasoned meat, beans, cheeses, and layered pasta for easy, hearty meals.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
06 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp taco seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Pasta

11 - 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles

→ Dairy

12 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Garnishes (optional)

15 - Sliced jalapeños
16 - Chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Sliced green onions

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
02 - Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, one-third of the meat mixture, one-third of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and spoon dollops of sour cream.
06 - Repeat layering two more times, finishing with cheeses on top.
07 - Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
09 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with jalapeños, cilantro, and green onions as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Flavor-packed fusion meal
  • Easy to customize for dietary needs
02 -
  • This recipe contains gluten (unless you use gluten-free noodles), dairy (cheese, sour cream), and may contain soy, depending on seasoning or cheese brands.
  • Check all packaging for allergen information if serving guests with dietary restrictions.
03 -
  • Drain tomatoes and beans well to prevent watery layers.
  • Let the lasagna rest before slicing for neat portions.
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