Ground Turkey Mexican Lasagna Recipe

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Taco Lasagna Recipe to the Rescue

Are you in need of a ground turkey recipe that is easy to make for dinner, can feed a crowd, and the kids will enjoy, too!?

Recently we had a very good friend of ours become ill with pneumonia for an extended period of time.  Wanting to make her and her family’s life just a little easier for a night, Cohl and I brought over this easy taco lasagna to them.

Not only does this Mexican lasagna recipe make enough food for ten generous portions, but it is also full of flavor and a good bit of nutrition!

One of My Fave Ground Turkey Recipes

When Cohl brought up the idea of bringing food to our friends, my mind immediately started racing.

It was a pretty busy weekend and I knew I would not have too much time to spend in the kitchen.  I went looking in the archives to see what I could find.

This ground turkey Mexican lasagna recipe immediately stood out to me.  It is full of lean protein, good-for-you veggies, and is one of the best ground turkey recipes on the site.

How Do You Make Taco Lasagna?

This taco lasagna recipe is a really easy casserole recipe to make when you want to whip up a ground turkey recipe.  This ground turkey Mexican lasagna recipe has been on the site for a few years, but has recently been updated!

Once you have whipped up your ground turkey taco mixture, you will follow the process below to layer up your taco lasagna recipe:

• Ground turkey, taco seasoning, and salsa mixture.
• Corn tortillas (a MUST to make this the best Mexican lasagna!)

Cook’s Tip: Do not use flour tortillas.  They will come out mushy!

• Whole kernel corn, canned.
• Black beans, rinsed and drained.
• Cheddar cheese (Monterrey Jack cheese blend or dairy-free cheese works great too!)
• And repeat!

Can I Make Changes to this Mexican Taco Lasagna Recipe?

• Decrease the spice level: leave out the jalapeno and cayenne pepper completely.
• Increase the spice level: increase the amount of jalapeno and cayenne pepper or use half salsa and half crushed tomatoes.
• Get a little more flavor: dip the corn tortillas in hot coconut oil before layering them.
• Change up the protein: use ground chicken, beef, venison or tofu.
• Make it a little healthier: decrease the cheese by half and use 8-10 tortillas instead of 12.

This Ground Turkey Recipe is a Canvas for Toppings!!

You can make this taco lasagna recipe even MORE exciting by topping it off with the following:

• Smother on some guacamole!!  (It goes great with everything!)
• Sour cream will help tone down the spice a bit.
• Cilantro will give it an extra layer of flavor.
• Green onions can add a pop of color and a bit of a bite!

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Ground Turkey Mexican Lasagna Recipe

A gluten-free ground turkey Mexican lasagna recipe made with corn tortillas and full of spices, bell peppers, onions, black beans, and cheese. It is a super easy, kid-friendly, and healthy ground turkey recipe!

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Yield 8 servings

Prep 30 minutes mins

Cook 30 minutes mins

Total 1 hour hr

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup bell pepper red or green, finely chopped
• ▢ 1 jalapeno pepper finely diced
• ▢ 1 cup sweet onion finely chopped
• ▢ 1 ½ lbs. turkey 93/7
• ▢ 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• ▢ 15 oz. can kernel corn drained
• ▢ 15 oz. can black beans drained
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, or dairy-free
• ▢ 12 corn tortillas

Spice Mix

• ▢ 1 ½ Tbsp. cumin
• ▢ 1 tsp. chili powder
• ▢ 1 ½ tsp. paprika
• ▢ ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ▢ 1 ½ tsp. salt
• ▢ 1 tsp. black pepper
• ▢ ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• ▢ See this recipe in Meal Plan #7

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet over medium heat add oil, bell pepper, jalapeno, and onion. Saute for 5-7 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
• Add turkey to skillet and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes.
• Keep heat on medium and add crushed tomatoes. Let simmer on low for 5 minutes while fixing spice mix.
• Combine spice mix ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle into the skillet, stir, and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Start layering the Mexican lasagna with ⅓ of the turkey meat mixture.
• Next, layer 6 tortillas, ⅓ turkey mixture, ½ can of corn, ½ can of beans, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas, turkey, corn, beans and cheese. Place aluminum foil over baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!  See this recipe in Meal Plan #7.

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Notes

• Make sure you use corn tortillas, not flour tortillas.
• Adjust the jalapeno and cayenne pepper to increase or decrease the spice level in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 1024mg, Potassium: 824mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1690IU, Vitamin C: 34.9mg, Calcium: 258mg, Iron: 5.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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