HOW TO MAKE CHEESY TACO LASAGNA
A Mouthwatering Fusion of Mexican and Italian Delights!!! The Cheesy Taco Lasagna is a mouthwatering meal that combines the flavorful aspects of two distinct cuisines, namely Mexican and Italian. This one-of-a-kind dish brings together two comfort food favorites: the hearty layers of traditional lasagna and the robust flavors of traditional tacos.
This meal is guaranteed to be a hit with a large group of people and will leave them all wanting more thanks to the gooey melted cheese, flavorful ground beef, tangy salsa, and delicate pasta sheets that make up the dish. Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of this mouthwatering Cheesy Taco Lasagna dish, shall we?
THE INGREDIENTS LIST:
FOR THE MEAT SAUCE:
450 grams.Of ground beef.
1 medium onion, finely chopped.
2 cloves of garlic, minced.
1 Tbsp.Of olive oil.
A large can.Of diced tomatoes.
A medium can.Of tomato sauce.
1 Tbsp.Of tomato paste.
1 Tsp.Of chili powder.
1 Tsp.Of cumin.
1/2 Tsp.Of paprika.
Salt and pepper to taste.
FOR THE TACO SEASONING:
1 Tsp.Of chili powder.
1/2 Tsp.Of cumin.
1/2 Tsp.Of paprika.
1/2 Tsp.Of garlic powder.
1/2 Tsp.Of onion powder.
1/4 Tsp.Of oregano.
1/4 Tsp.Of salt.
1/4 Tsp.Of black pepper.
FOR THE LASAGNA:
12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to PKG instructions.
2 Cups.Of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
1 Cup.Of ricotta cheese.
1 Cup.Of sour cream.
1 Cup.Of salsa.
1 Cup.Of sliced black olives.
1 Cup.Of diced tomatoes.
1 Cup.Of chopped fresh cilantro.
PREPARATION:
1st Step
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until aromatic and translucent. And add the minced beef to the pan and brown it while splitting it up with a wooden utensil.
2nd Step
Add the minced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato purée, chile powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl. Simmer the sauce for approximately 15 minutes to enable the flavors to meld. Set aside.
3rd Step
Combine chile powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small basin. Mix thoroughly to create taco seasoning.
4th Step
Make sure your oven is preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Combine the ricotta cheese, sour cream, and half of the taco seasoning in a separate basin. Mix until thoroughly combined.
5th Step
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch greased baking dish. Add three lasagna noodles to the sauce.
6th Step
Layer the pasta with the ricotta cheese mixture, shredded cheese, and beef sauce. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, concluding with a layer of meat sauce.
7th Step
Sprinkle the lasagna with the remaining cheese shreds. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes in a preheated oven.
8th Step
Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
9th Step
After cooking the lasagna, remove it from the oven and allow it to settle for a few minutes. Then serve it right away.
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