Mexican Lasagna
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 65 min. + standing
YIELD: 12 servings.
I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son's mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won't live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. —Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, Illinois
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
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1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
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1 envelope taco seasoning
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2 tablespoons hot salsa
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12 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles
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4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
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1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
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2 cups water
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2 cups sour cream
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1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
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3 green onions, chopped
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1 medium tomato, chopped, optional
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chiles, taco seasoning and hot salsa.
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2.
In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers twice.
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3.
Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through.
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4.
Top with sour cream, olives, onions, tomatoes if desired, and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 520 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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