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    Home » Main Dishes » Taco Tortilla Stack

    Taco Tortilla Stack

    Published: Mar 29, 2020 · Modified: Apr 1, 2024 by Linda Warren

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    This Taco Tortilla Stack is like a delicious cheesy Mexican Lasagna. Layers of spicy ground beef, creamy guacamole, and ooey gooey melty cheese are sandwiched between tortillas then baked in the oven. This taco lasagna is easy to put together with little clean-up and makes the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.

    Slice of tortilla stack on white plate with stack in background.

    Are you crazy in love with Mexican food? How about easy to make and easy to clean up? Well then have I got the recipe for you!

    I'm a Mexican food lover and could eat it every day of the week. The first time I made this Taco Tortilla Stack I used leftover taco ingredients. My husband and I both loved it so much that I continue to make it at least once every month.

    After all, there has to be enough room for Chicken Enchiladas and Taco Stuffed Peppers each month too.

    Serving a slice of taco stack.

    This taco stack goes together very quickly after the ground beef is cooked. And if you use a packaged guacamole and shredded cheese it goes together even faster!

    It's just a matter of stacking all the ingredients, sandwiched by flour tortillas, although corn can be used if you need a gluten-free version, and then baking.

    It's a glorious mixture of spicy beef and beans, creamy guacamole, and plenty of cheese. This is comfort food at its best and absolutely perfect when served with an icy margarita! 🙂

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    Variations

    Instructions

    More Mexican Deliciousness

    Recipe

    Variations

    Exchange the ground beef for shredded chicken or ground turkey.

    Need to be gluten-free? Change out the flour tortillas for corn tortillas.

    Use refried beans in place of black beans.

    Add corn and/or sliced peppers to the mix for an added veggie.

    Timesavers include packaged shredded Mexican blend cheese or shredding a block of cheddar or Monterey Jack. Using refrigerated packaged guacamole in lieu of making your own.

    Don’t have taco seasoning? Make your own. Here’s a great recipe to check out from Gimme Some Oven.

    Vary the heat by using a mild salsa for the least spice or up to a hot salsa for those that like heat.

    Instructions

    Putting together meat mixture.

    1. In a large bowl, combine cooked ground beef, drained and rinsed black beans and your favorite salsa. (photo 1)
    2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over all and mix well. (photo 2)

    Assembling the tortilla stack in layers of ground beef, guacamole and cheese.

    To assemble

    Lay the first tortilla in the bottom of a cake pan or springform pan that has been sprayed with a nonstick spray. (photo 3)

    Spoon half of the cooked ground beef mixture on top of the tortilla. (photo 4)

    Lay a tortilla on top of ground beef and spread with guacamole. I like to make my own. You can make my homemade guacamole recipe, or purchase your favorite readymade. (photo 5)

    Lay a tortilla over guacamole then sprinkle with half the cheese. (photo 6)

    Top with another tortilla and spoon remaining ground beef mixture on top. (photo 7)

    Lay the final tortilla on top. (photo 8)

    covering stack with aluminum foil and baking.

    Cover the taco stack with aluminum foil and bake. (photo 9)

    Remove from oven and take off the foil. Sprinkle on remaining cheese on top and bake for 5 minutes more or until all the cheese is nice and melted. I like to place mine under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese. (photo 10)

    Just look at that cheesy meaty taco stack just waiting to be eaten! (photo 11)

    Closeup of slice of taco stack on white plate.

    If you love tacos and all things Mexican, you'll love this easy-to-make, easy-to-cleanup, weeknight dinner tortilla bake. It takes just 15 minutes of prep and can even be made with leftovers from your taco night.

    It has a zingy flavor, is plenty filling, and tastes great when served with sides of shredded lettuce, sour cream, a sprinkle of cilantro and green onions, and a slice of lime. Enjoy!

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    Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas are a tasty appetizer or light dinner.

    Enchiladas with Green Sauce made with leftover pork.

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    Recipe

    Serving a slice of taco stack

    Taco Tortilla Stack

    This Taco Stack is like a cheesy Mexican Lasagna. Layers of ground beef, guacamole, tortillas & cheese make one easy, yummy weeknight dinner.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 545kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
    • 1 cup salsa mild, medium or hot
    • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
    • 5 round flour tortillas best size to fit your cake pan or springform pan
    • 1 cup guacamole
    • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
    • Garnish: chopped cilantro sliced green onions, chopped lettuce, black olives, sour cream

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a springform or round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Cook ground beef in large saucepan over medium-high heat until done. Drain fat.
    • Pour beef into a large bowl. Add black beans, salsa and taco seasoning. Mix well.

    To assemble

    • Have guacamole, shredded cheese and tortillas easily accessible.
    • Lay the first tortilla in the bottom of the pan.
    • Spoon half of the cooked ground beef mixture on top of the tortilla. Top with a tortilla.
    • Spread tortilla with all of the guacamole. Top with another tortilla.
    • Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Top with another tortilla.
    • Spoon the remaining ground beef mixture on top. Lay final tortilla on top.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
    • Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and bake for 5 minutes more or until all the cheese is nice and melted. Optionally, you can also place under broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese.
    • Remove from pan and cut into wedges sprinkled with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream.

    Notes

    Variations

    • Exchange the ground beef for shredded chicken or ground turkey.
    • Need to be gluten-free? Change out the flour tortillas for corn tortillas.
    • Use refried beans in place of black beans.
    • Add corn and/or sliced peppers to the mix for an added veggie.
    • Time savers include packaged shredded Mexican blend cheese or shredding a block of cheddar or Monterey Jack. Using refrigerated packaged guacamole in lieu of making your own.
    • Don’t have taco seasoning? Make your own. Here’s a great recipe to check out from Gimme Some Oven.
    • Vary the heat by using a mild salsa for the least spice or up to a hot salsa for those that like heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 4mg

    This post has been updated and was first published on March 29, 2020.

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    Comments

    1. Susan Koenig says

      May 27, 2025 at 11:52 am

      Can this recipe be made 5 hours ahead and then put in the oven. Or will the tortillas get too soggy?

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        May 27, 2025 at 1:54 pm

        I've never tried making it in advance since it only takes 15 minutes to prep but you could probably do it if you drain the salsa and meat very well.

        Reply
    2. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      March 29, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to try this recipe, I know my family will love it!

      Reply
    3. Ashley says

      March 29, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      Made this because I had all of the ingredients on hand. It was delicious! My kids loved it.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        April 08, 2020 at 11:26 am

        Yay! I love it when the kids enjoy it too.

        Reply
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