Mexian Lasagna

"I created this recipe to save time by not having to precook, cool and drain the lasagna noodles. We think it tastes just as good without all the steps of noodle preparation.”

Mexican Lasagna

submitted by reader Gwen Swanson of Pukwana, SD

Ingredients
1 1/2 pound ground beef, browned
1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups salsa
2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup slice green onions
1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives
1/2 cup grated cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Combine browned beef, beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.
3. Place 4 lasagna noodles in bottom of baking dish. Spread half the beef mixture over noodles. Top with 4 more noodles and remaining beef mixture. Cover with remaining noodles.
4. Combine water and salsa. Pour over noodles. Cover with foil. Bake 1 1/2 hours or until noodles are tender.
5. Combine sour cream, onions and olives. Spoon over casserole and top with grated cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts. Remove and let stand to set.

Serves 8.

Gwen Swanson of Pukwana, S.D.


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