How to Make Taco Lasagna

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Colby cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Green bell peppers provide crunch without heat.

Brown ground meat in a skillet.

Drain off the fat from the meat.

Add homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought) to the meat and stir well.

Add water to the meat to help crumble it and achieve a taco meat consistency.

Cook until the water reduces and absorbs into the meat.

In a bowl, mix salsa con queso cheese dip with 1 can of drained Rotel.

Add the cooked ground beef to the cheese mixture and mix well.

Layer large flour tortillas in a baking dish.

Spread the meat mixture over the tortillas.

Sprinkle your favorite type of cheese on top of the meat mixture.

Repeat the layering process until the casserole dish is full, finishing with cheese on top.

Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes.

Top with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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