Mexican Lasagna with Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 can refried beans , 16 ounce
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.75 teaspoons garlic powder
• 12 drys lasagna noodles
• 2.5 cups water
• 2.5 cups salsa
• 2 cups sour cream
• 0.75 cups chopped green onions
• 1 can sliced black olives , 2 ounce
• 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain off excess fat. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Place four of the uncooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the noodles. Top with 4 more uncooked noodles and the remaining half of the beef mixture. Cover with remaining noodles. Combine the water and the salsa in a medium bowl, and pour over all.

3. 3

   Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until noodles are tender.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, green onions and olives. Spoon over casserole, and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.