Southwestern Taco Lasagna Recipe

Name: Southwestern Taco Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey); ¾ cup onion, chopped; 12 corn tortillas; 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 cup petite diced tomato; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 8 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 ½ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or use a Mexican blend cheese); 1 (4 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
¾ cup onion, chopped
12 corn tortillas
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 cup petite diced tomato
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 ½ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or use a Mexican blend cheese)
1 (4 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained

1
In a large skillet, brown beef and onions until beef is crumbly and onions are tender; drain fat.
2
Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, tomato sauce,chiles, chili powder,oregano,cumin, and garlic powder and mix well.
3
Bring to a boil over medium high heat , reduce heat to low and cook,uncovered, five minutes.
4
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and eggs.
5
In bottom of a 13X9X2 baking dish, spread 1/2 of meat mixture.
6
Top with half of tortillas,spread half of ricotta mixture over tortillas, and top with half of cheese.
7
Repeat once more, ending with cheese.
8
Sprinkle olives over top.
9
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.
10
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

820

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey), ¾ cup onion, chopped, 12 corn tortillas, 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Taco Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Taco Lasagna

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