Taco Lasagna Recipe to the Rescue
Are you in need of a ground turkey recipe that is easy to make for dinner, can feed a crowd, and the kids will enjoy, too!?
Recently we had a very good friend of ours become ill with pneumonia for an extended period of time. Wanting to make her and her family’s life just a little easier for a night, Cohl and I brought over this easy taco lasagna to them.
Not only does this Mexican lasagna recipe make enough food for ten generous portions, but it is also full of flavor and a good bit of nutrition!
One of My Fave Ground Turkey Recipes
When Cohl brought up the idea of bringing food to our friends, my mind immediately started racing.
It was a pretty busy weekend and I knew I would not have too much time to spend in the kitchen. I went looking in the archives to see what I could find.
This ground turkey Mexican lasagna recipe immediately stood out to me. It is full of lean protein, good-for-you veggies, and is one of the best ground turkey recipes on the site.
How Do You Make Taco Lasagna?
This taco lasagna recipe is a really easy casserole recipe to make when you want to whip up a ground turkey recipe. This ground turkey Mexican lasagna recipe has been on the site for a few years, but has recently been updated!
Once you have whipped up your ground turkey taco mixture, you will follow the process below to layer up your taco lasagna recipe:
- Ground turkey, taco seasoning, and salsa mixture.
- Corn tortillas (a MUST to make this the best Mexican lasagna!)
Cook’s Tip: Do not use flour tortillas. They will come out mushy!
- Whole kernel corn, canned.
- Black beans, rinsed and drained.
- Cheddar cheese (Monterrey Jack cheese blend or dairy-free cheese works great too!)
- And repeat!
Can I Make Changes to this Mexican Taco Lasagna Recipe?
- Decrease the spice level: leave out the jalapeno and cayenne pepper completely.
- Increase the spice level: increase the amount of jalapeno and cayenne pepper or use half salsa and half crushed tomatoes.
- Get a little more flavor: dip the corn tortillas in hot coconut oil before layering them.
- Change up the protein: use ground chicken, beef, venison or tofu.
- Make it a little healthier: decrease the cheese by half and use 8-10 tortillas instead of 12.
This Ground Turkey Recipe is a Canvas for Toppings!!
You can make this taco lasagna recipe even MORE exciting by topping it off with the following:
- Smother on some guacamole!! (It goes great with everything!)
- Sour cream will help tone down the spice a bit.
- Cilantro will give it an extra layer of flavor.
- Green onions can add a pop of color and a bit of a bite!
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Ground Turkey Mexican Lasagna Recipe
A gluten-free ground turkey Mexican lasagna recipe made with corn tortillas and full of spices, bell peppers, onions, black beans, and cheese. It is a super easy, kid-friendly, and healthy ground turkey recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup bell pepper red or green, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely diced
- 1 cup sweet onion finely chopped
- 1 ½ lbs. turkey 93/7
- 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz. can kernel corn drained
- 15 oz. can black beans drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, or dairy-free
- 12 corn tortillas
Spice Mix
- 1 ½ Tbsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- See this recipe in Meal Plan #7
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large skillet over medium heat add oil, bell pepper, jalapeno, and onion. Saute for 5-7 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
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Add turkey to skillet and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes.
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Keep heat on medium and add crushed tomatoes. Let simmer on low for 5 minutes while fixing spice mix.
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Combine spice mix ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle into the skillet, stir, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Start layering the Mexican lasagna with ⅓ of the turkey meat mixture.
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Next, layer 6 tortillas, ⅓ turkey mixture, ½ can of corn, ½ can of beans, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas, turkey, corn, beans and cheese. Place aluminum foil over baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking in the oven for 5 minutes.
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Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy! See this recipe in Meal Plan #7.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Make sure you use corn tortillas, not flour tortillas.
- Adjust the jalapeno and cayenne pepper to increase or decrease the spice level in this recipe.
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William Smith says
Hi, Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.
Can you please clarify the term ‘medium heat’? I’m confused about it.
London says
Hi William! It simply means turning your heat on your stovetop burner to “medium”. Thanks for the question!
William Smith says
Wow! Thanks a lot, London.
London says
You’re so welcome, William!
Nancy says
I made this last night and we loved it. Fairly easy to prepare and full of flavor. Thanks!
London says
So glad to hear that you enjoyed it, Nancy! Thanks so much for the comment/rating!
Becky says
This recipe has become a family favorite in our house. Everyone devours it whenever I make it. Thank you for such an easy recipe!
Allison says
Sounds delicious! Have you ever pre-made this and froze it? Thanks!
London says
Hi Allison! I have not personally tried this, but I am sure it would work great! Just make sure to wrap it up tightly to prevent freezer burn. I would love to know how it turns out if you try it!
Mary says
I made this last night for my family, and everybody liked it! I will definitely be making this one again! Thank you so much!
London says
You’re so welcome, Mary!! I am so happy your family enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Recetas de cocina says
I love Mexican food, as soon as I can make this recipe at home.
Jen says
This is awesome! Love it!
London says
Thanks so much, Jen!!
Lexi Schmidt says
Just made this tonight! It was a hit with the whole family!! I ended up only using 10 tortillas because the pack I bought only came with 10, and I don’t think it really made a difference 🙂 I made it in a 9×13 pan, and 1/8 of the pan is a hearty serving!! Fills you up!! Thanks for the recipe!! 🙂
London says
Hi Lexi! So happy your family enjoyed it 🙂 It is definitely filling. haha Thanks so much for your sweet comment 🙂
Lindsay says
This recipe forgets to instruct you to add the second layer of 6 tortillas. Do it right after the first cup of cheese 🙂
London says
Thanks so much for the heads up, Lindsay!! I just corrected the recipe to reflect this. Thanks again!
Jerri Wind says
Regarding the turkey taco Mexican lasagna recipe. Do you drain the liquid from the corn and beans first?
London says
Yes!! Great question, Jerri. I will add this specification to the recipe 🙂
Jerri says
Thanks so much for responding. I’m making it this evening..