Lasagna With a Mexican Flair Recipe

Name: Lasagna With a Mexican Flair
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¾ teaspoon garlic salt; 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked; 2 ½ cups water; 2 ½ cups picante sauce or 2 ½ cups salsa; 2 cups sour cream; ¾ cup green onion; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) cansliced black olives; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
2 ½ cups water
2 ½ cups picante sauce or 2 ½ cups salsa
2 cups sour cream
¾ cup green onion
1 (2 1/4 ounce) cansliced black olives
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated

1
Combine uncooked beef with beans, oregano, cumin and garlic in a large bowl.
2
Place a layer of noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
3
Spread 1/2 of beef mixture over noodles.
4
Repeat and top with a layer of noodles.
5
Combine water adn picante sauce and pour over all.
6
Cover tightly and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
7
Combine sour cream, onions and olives.
8
Spoon over noodles and top with cheese.
9
Bake uncovered until cheese melts.
10
Let set for 5 minutes before serving.

1809

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Lasagna With a Mexican Flair falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lasagna With a Mexican Flair

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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