Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs lean ground turkey; 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans; 12 -14 lasagna noodles; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 ½ cups salsa; 2 cups fat free sour cream; ¼ cup chopped green onion; ½ cup sliced black olives (optional); 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
12 -14 lasagna noodles
2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups salsa
2 cups fat free sour cream
¼ cup chopped green onion
½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
Brown meat and drain off fat.
2
Combine beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder with meat and mix well.
3
Boil noodles for approx 2 mins to cook firm (not soft) and rinse with cold water.
4
Place 4 noodles in bottom of 9x13 pan with a little bit of water.
5
Spread half of the meat mixture over the noodles.
6
Sprinkle handful of cheddar cheese over meat.
7
Cover with another layer of 4 noodles.
8
Spread on remaining meat mixture and sprinkle on remaining cheddar cheese.
9
Cover with another layer of 4 noodles.
10
Add remaining water to salsa and pour over top of noodles.
11
Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for 40 minutes.
12
When noodles are tender spread sour cream over noodles.
13
Spread green onions, olive slices and monterey jack cheese out on top of sour cream.
14
Return to over uncovered for another 5-10 minutes.
15
Serve with nacho chips.

2007

kcal

Calories

Fat

238

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs lean ground turkey, 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans, 12 -14 lasagna noodles, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Mexican Lasagna 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.

Mexican Lasagna

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