Taco Lasagna

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans. rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (12 oz) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 -8 inch flour tortillas
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef along with the chopped onion and green pepper until no pink is left on the meat
  • Add water and taco seasoning. Simmer for a couple of minutes
  • Next, mix in the drained black beans and the undrained Mexican tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes
  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and place two tortillas at the bottom.
  • Spread half of the refried beans on top of the tortillas
  • Spoon half of the meat mixture on top
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top of the meat mixture
  • Repeat layers and finish with a layer of tortillas and the last cup of cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with your favorite toppings and serve.