MEXICAN LASAGNA 
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. Picante sauce or salsa
2 c. sour cream
3/4 c. finely sliced green onions
1 (22 oz.) can sliced black olives
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Combine beef, beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder. Place 4 noodles on bottom of 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Spread half the beef mixture over the noodles. Top with 4 more noodles and the remaining beef mixture. Cover with remaining noodles.

Combine water and picante sauce. Pour over all. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until noodles are tender. Combine sour cream, onions and olives. Spoon over casserole; top with cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

 

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