Beef Taco Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Taco Lasagna

• Lasagna Noodles
• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
• 2 large egg whites
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 ⅔ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Chunky Salsa

How to Make Beef Taco Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook 1 pound lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown 1.5 pounds ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
4. Stir in 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large egg whites and 15 ounces ricotta cheese.
6. In each of two greased 13x9x2 inch baking dishes, layer 4 lasagna noodles.
7. Spread ¾ cup of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles in each dish.
8. Top with half of the beef mixture (about 11 ounces).
9. Sprinkle 1 ⅓ cups shredded cheddar cheese over the beef in each dish.
10. Repeat layers: 4 noodles, ¾ cup ricotta mixture, 1 ½ cups salsa, and 1 ⅓ cups cheddar cheese.
11. Cover one casserole tightly with foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
12. Bake the uncovered second casserole at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
13. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
14. To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight (8 hours). Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.