Delicious and Cheesy Baked Nacho Lasagna

This Baked Nacho Lasagna is a twist on the classic Italian dish, combining the flavors of Mexican nachos with layers of pasta, cheese, and seasoned ground beef. It's a crowd-pleasing comfort food that will satisfy any appetite. The dish is baked to perfection, with the cheese becoming golden and bubbly. Serve it with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, undrained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and diced green chilies to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the beef and vegetable mixture. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
6. Sprinkle the sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips over the top layer of cheese.
7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice into portions and serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

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