Taco Lasagna Casserole Stack

Taco Lasagna Casserole Stack

Hearty layers of tortillas, beef, beans, and cheese for a bold Tex-Mex meal everyone will love.

Preparation Time

25 min

Cooking Time

15 min

Overall Time

40 min

Created By: Lili Clark

Category: Dinner

Skill Level: Moderate

Cuisine Type: Tex-Mex

Output: 8 Serves

Dietary Options: ~

Ingredients

→ 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 (e.g., basmati or jasmine)

10 oz can of enchilada sauce (or 8 oz tomato sauce)

10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies

3 cups beef broth

→ Assembly

16 corn tortillas

15 oz can of refried beans

4 cups shredded cheese (e.g., 2 cups sharp cheddar, 2 cups pepper jack)

Optional toppings: lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeños, hot sauce

Steps

Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.

Make a small well in the center of the meat mixture. Add the oil and uncooked rice, stirring to toast the rice for 2 minutes.

Pour in enchilada sauce, Rotel, and beef broth. Stir well and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a 9×13 baking dish, layer 8 tortillas. Spread half the refried beans, followed by half the meat mixture, and sprinkle 2 cups of cheese.

Repeat the layers with remaining tortillas, refried beans, meat mixture, and top with the remaining cheese.

Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Cut into servings, add toppings as desired, and enjoy.

Tips

Toasting the rice enhances its flavor and ensures it cooks evenly with other ingredients.

Required Tools

Large skillet
9×13 baking dish
Oven

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.

Contains dairy (cheese)
Contains gluten (tortillas)

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.

Lili Clark

Hi! I’m LiLi, a former kitchen disaster who learned to cook by documenting my grandmother’s recipes. I believe cooking should be accessible, sometimes messy, and always delicious. Join me as I share everything from family classics to weeknight emergencies!

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