taco lasagna
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prep & Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a $9 \times 13$-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 🖼️
- Brown & Season the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until fully browned (6–8 minutes), breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 packet of taco seasoning and 2 cups of salsa until thoroughly combined. 🥩🍅
- Mix the Creamy Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of ricotta cheese and 1 cup of sour cream until silky and smooth. 🥣
- Build the Layers:
- Spread a thin layer of the taco meat mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Place 3 cooked lasagna noodles side-by-side on top.
- Spread half of the creamy ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Top with 1/3 of the taco meat and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat with another layer of 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, taco meat, and cheese.
- Finish with the final 3 noodles, remaining taco meat, and top generously with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. 🧀🍝
- Bake to Perfection: Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly! ⏲️
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing, and serve hot! 🍽️✨
