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Taco Lasagna


"This is an easy microwave recipe with a Mexican twist. Try it with some hot bread and a green salad for a filling meal, if desired."
Original recipe yield: 8 to 10 servings.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
10 Minutes
Ready In:
25 Minutes
Servings:
9

INGREDIENTS:

  • 11 ounces lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 24 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 8 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. In a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, layer noodles then meat mixture and cheese; repeat 2 more times. There will be 3 layers.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 10 minutes. Remove from microwave, uncover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle tortilla chips over the top; serve.