Taco Lasagna

Ingredients

• Onions, Peppers & Garlic: These three ingredients are the base of my meat sauce. Both the sautéed onions and peppers add bulk and just a touch of sweetness. 

• Ground Turkey: lean ground meat is my go-to here

• Taco Seasoning: I used a combination of chili powder, ground cumin, and flour to flavor and thicken my meat sauce. The flavor is similar to a packet of taco seasoning but without any added salt.

• Black Beans: There is nothing better than a good old canned black beans in this casserole. Want more beans? Add two cans instead of one, and your meat sauce will have even more fiber.

• Salsa: Salsa is a fantastic, flavor-packed simmer sauce, and I love how it makes the whole lasagna just taste more taco. One 15-oz. jar is all you need here, and you can use mild, medium, or spicy, depending on your heat preferences.

• Flour Tortillas: To resemble tacos as closely as possible, I used medium flour tortillas instead of lasagna noodles here.

• Cheeses: A blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack gives this lasagna plenty of gooey cheese pull moments and tons of flavor too. Grate an 8-oz. block of each cheese.

• Toppings: Chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro lend freshness and crunch to each bite. A generous drizzle or dollop of sour cream adds a little tang. Go crazy with your favorites.

  
  

Directions

1. Chop and saute the veggies until tender.

2. Brown the meat, add the seasonings and ¼ cup of water. Let cook for about a minute.

3. Add the black beans and salsa and set aside

4. Layer the ingredients in you pan as so 

   Sauce

   Tortilla

   Meat

   Cheese

and pop into the oven

5. After just 30 minutes in a 400° oven, top the final layer with chopped fresh tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.

Enjoy!