Taco Lasagna combines saucy taco meat with two types of cheese, layered in sheets of lasagna, and baked to cheesy perfection.
Taco Lasagna Is…
- Fusion Fun: Classic lasagna meets Mexican flavors – best of both worlds.
- Kid & Adult Approved: Everyone’s happy at the dinner table.
- Fun To Top It Your Way: Load it up with your fave toppings.
- Great To Prep Ahead: Whip it up early, enjoy later.
- Better as Leftovers: Tastes even more amazing the next day.
Taco Lasagna Ingredients
- Lasagna: Boil in well-salted water to thoroughly season.
- Veggies: Sauté onion, pepper, and minced garlic in oil.
- Protein: Use lean ground beef, or swap it with ground turkey.
- Seasonings: Mix it up with taco seasoning and add beef bouillon for depth.
- Tomato Base: Stir in tomato paste and fire-roasted diced tomatoes for a rich sauce.
- Enchilada Sauce: Pick mild or hot to control the spice level.
- Cheese: Layer on the extra-sharp Cheddar and Monterrey Jack.
Topping Ideas
How To Make Taco Lasagna
- Cook Pasta: Boil lasagna in salted water; drain and lay flat to cool.
- Sauté Veggies: In olive oil, cook onion, red pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Brown Meat: Add ground beef to veggies, breaking it apart until fully cooked.
- Season: Stir in taco seasoning, beef bouillon, and tomato paste.
- Add Sauce: Mix in enchilada sauce and tomatoes.
- Assemble: In a greased dish, layer lasagna, meat sauce, and cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake, then uncover and bake again.
- Serve: Garnish with toppings and enjoy!
What To Serve With Taco Lasagna
- Mexican Salad: Tossed with cilantro dressing.
- Corn on the Cob: Sweet and crunchy.
- Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad: Light contrast.
- Chips and Salsa: A classic starter.
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Sweet balance to spicy flavors.
- Tropical Fruit Salad: Mango, pineapple, and kiwi for a sweet finish.
Storage
How To Store Leftover Taco Lasagna
Storing Leftovers: Cool lasagna completely. Cover pan tightly with foil and refrigerate 3-5 days.
Freezing: Prepare without baking; cover with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before baking and add 20-30 minutes extra bake time.
Other Recipes You’ll Love:
- Quinoa Enchilada Bake
- Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
- One Pot Taco Spaghetti
- Mexican Rice Recipe in one pan
Taco Lasagna
Taco Lasagna is the ultimate fusion dish—saucy, taco-seasoned meat meets melty layers of mozzarella and cheddar, all nestled between tender lasagna sheets.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish preferably ceramic
- Sheet pan
Ingredients
- 12 pieces of lasagna
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red pepper finely diced, about 1 cup
- 1 yellow onion finely diced, about 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix or homemade—see note 1
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon see note 2
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 pound lean ground beef 93/7
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes or petite-diced tomatoes
- 10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese pack to measure
- 2 cups freshly grated Monterrey Jack cheese pack to measure
- Cooking spray
- Toppings as desired see note 3
Instructions
- Bring 12 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add lasagna pieces (plus a few extra for backup). Cook to al dente per package instructions. Drain; transfer pasta with tongs to a lightly sprayed sheet pan. Lay flat to prevent sticking and set aside.
- In a pan over medium-high, heat oil. Add pepper and onion; sauté until onion is translucent. Mix in garlic, taco seasoning, beef bouillon, and tomato paste; cook for 30 seconds.Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Move veggies aside, increase heat to high. Add beef, let stand 30 seconds, then crumble and mix with veggies. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I add 1/2 teaspoon each).
- Stir in tomatoes and enchilada sauce. Cook 3–4 minutes, scraping bottom of pan to release any browned bits. Remove from heat; adjust seasoning.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin sauce layer (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom, then layer 3 pieces of lasagna, 1/4 of the sauce, and 1/2 cup of each cheese. Repeat for 4 total layers, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
- Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray, then bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 8–10 minutes until cheese melts. Let stand for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings (these seal the deal!) and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: Nothing beats a homemade blend, but you can use a packet in a pinch. Here’s my fave homemade taco seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon each paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31.2g | Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1165.2mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This looks yummy. I’m going to make it with ground turkey 🙂
That sounds delicious! I hope you enjoy!
This looks amazing. I love the mix of mexican and italian, my two favorites.
They are a great combo! Thanks for stopping by Stephanie!
This is my kind of recipe. I love different styles of lasagna.
Aaaaand, I just realized I already commented on this. I thought it looked familiar. Haha! Brilliant. 😉
This is exactly my favorite kind of dinner. The husband and kids will eat just about anything if it includes pasta and it’s a good way for me to sneak extra Mexican into the rotation without getting shouted at for always making Mexican. 😉 Love this!
Wow, this looks incredible Chelsea! Love that you combined two of my favorites here – tacos + lasagna definitely = perfection 🙂 Can’t wait to try this recipe and thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great week!
Thanks so much 🙂 Have a great week as well and enjoy thanksgiving!
Looks delish and something our family would enjoy!
Thanks so much for stopping by! My husband sure loved this meal a lot – I hope your family enjoys it as well!
This looks absolutely fantastic. I love your tex mex twist on this and the ease of this Taco Lasagna recipe.
Looks delicious and simple! I’ll just have to leave the cheese off of my portion. Thanks for a great new weeknight recipe!
What a great dinner!
Thanks Karly!