Taco lasagna with noodles is a flavorful Mexican-style casserole layered with regular lasagna noodles, ground beef, salsa, and cheese. It’s a fun twist on classic lasagna with bold flavor and simple ingredients.
Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
Stir in the refried beans, chilies, taco seasoning, and 2 Tablespoons of the salsa. Set aside the remaining salsa for later.
Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with lasagna noodles, breaking as needed. Top with ⅓ of the beef mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers two more times (noodles, beef, cheese, noodles, beef, cheese).
In a medium bowl or measuring cup, stir to combine the water with the remaining salsa. Pour evenly over the lasagna.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven, top with sour cream, olives, and remaining 1 cup shredded cheese. Return to oven uncovered 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with tomatoes and green onion before serving, if desired.
Notes
Store covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.