Pampered Chef Taco Lasagna
Description: 🌮🧀 This Pampered Chef Taco Lasagna is an absolute delight, perfect for any gathering or potluck event. With layers of flavorful ground beef, zesty salsa, creamy sour cream, and gooey cheese, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. For an extra twist, try adding sliced black olives to the meat sauce—it’s a game-changer! This dish strikes the perfect balance between ease of preparation and delicious taste, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or when you’re craving some hearty Mexican-inspired comfort food.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 2 lbs |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Cayenne pepper | 4 tsp |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
| Cornmeal | 1 1/2 cups |
| Corn tortillas | 12 |
| Salsa | 18 oz |
| Green onion | 1 |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Chili powder | 1 tbsp |
| Monterey Jack cheese | 3 cups |
| Cheddar cheese | 3 cups |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 567.7
- Fat: 38.6g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Cholesterol: 123.1mg
- Sodium: 794.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 32.6g
Cooking Instructions:
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Preheat oven: 🕒 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare chili powder sour cream: 🌶️ In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder and sour cream until well combined. Set aside for later use.
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Cook the ground beef: 🥩 In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Add flavor: 🧄 Stir in the minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and water into the cooked ground beef. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Set aside.
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Prepare the pan: 🍽️ Sprinkle the cornmeal evenly over the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking pan.
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Layer the tortillas: 🌽 Arrange 6 corn tortillas over the cornmeal in the baking pan, overlapping them slightly and allowing them to extend up the edges of the pan.
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Build the layers: 🏗️ Begin layering the ingredients on top of the tortillas in the following order:
- Spread 1 cup of salsa over the tortillas.
- Add half of the cooked meat mixture on top of the salsa.
- Sprinkle with half of the chopped green onion.
- Dollop half of the prepared chili powder sour cream over the green onions.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup each of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
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Repeat the layers: 🔄 Repeat the layering process starting again with 6 corn tortillas, followed by the remaining ingredients in the same order as before.
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Finish with tortillas and salsa: 🌮 For the final layer, place the remaining 6 corn tortillas over the cheese layer, then spread the remaining salsa evenly over the top.
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Bake: 🌟 Place the assembled lasagna in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Add cheese topping: 🧀 Remove the lasagna from the oven and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses over the top.
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Final bake: 🔥 Return the lasagna to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Let it rest: 🕐 Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it stand for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the layers to set and makes it easier to slice and serve.
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Serve and enjoy: 🍽️ Cut into generous portions, serve your Pampered Chef Taco Lasagna, and watch it disappear in no time as everyone indulges in the delicious flavors!
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving some comforting Mexican-inspired goodness, this Pampered Chef Taco Lasagna is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave everyone asking for the recipe!
