Mexican Lasagna I Recipe
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Mexican Lasagna I

By: Janae 
"Fabulous recipe using picante sauce and uncooked noodles. This recipes is a family favorite!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (91)

What to Drink?

Wine Barbera
Cocktail Mangorita
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups picante sauce
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine beef, beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.
  3. Place 4 uncooked noodles in bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Spread half of beef mixure over noodles. Top with 4 noodles. Spread with remaining mixure, and top with remaining noodles.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix water and picante sauce. Pour evenly over layers. Cover tightly with foil.
  5. Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until noodles are tender.
  6. Blend sour cream and olives in a medium bowl. Spoon over lasagna, and top with Jack and Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 804 | Total Fat: 47.7g | Cholesterol: 131mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by KateK8   view full review
I cut the amount of water in half (I thought it might end up mushy) and it worked out really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by timbertiger   view full review
This is exactly like our family recipe, and it is a hit every time, with everyone who's ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2005 by Jana   view full review
We loved this recipe! It was an instant hit. I did make the suggested changes, used 1 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by MEAGAIN72461 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was great tasting, but I wasn't sure about the beef. Was I supposed to cook it before or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2005 by Dragon   view full review
Took others advice using taco seasoning, pre-cooking the noodles, omitting the water, adding a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by MSTROTHK   view full review
Very good, very easy. I made mine with taco seasoning the second time because it needed a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by KAYDEECOOK   view full review
Made this last night. It was a huge hit! I did make a few minor changes. I browned the beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2002 by FRANC1   view full review
LOVE IT! I MADE THIS DISH FOR A POT LUCK MEXICAN BIRTHDAY DINNER AT WORK AND EVERONE HAD ONLY...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by PEARLIE5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this was a good easy recipe. i also cut down the water after reading reviews. i make my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by cindyp   view full review
This recipe is just like the original Mexican Lasagna recipe posted on the site, but it's...

 

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