MEXICAN LASAGNA 
1 lb. ground beef, browned
2 tsp. ground oregano
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
2-1/2 c. water
2 c. (16 oz.) sour cream
1 (2.2 oz.) can sliced drained black olives
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
1 tsp. ground cumin
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2-1/2 c. picante sauce or salsa
3/4 c. finely sliced green onion
1 c. (4 oz.) Monterey Jack cheese

Combine beef, beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder. Place flour of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread half the beef mixture over the noodles and repeat layers. Combine water and picante sauce. Pour over all.

Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours or until noodles are tender. Combine sour cream, onions and olives. Spoon over casserole and top with cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted - about 5 minutes. Serves 12.

 

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