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Mexican Lasagna




List of Ingredients



• 1 pound lean ground beef
  
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  
• 2 teaspoons oregano
  
• 1 teaspoon cumin
  
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 12 uncooked regular lasagna noodles
  
• 2 1/2 cups water
  
• 2 1/2 cups salsa
  
• 4 ounces ahredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican blend
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
   
2. Combine raw beef, beans, and spices in a mixing bowl.
   
   
3. Place 4 uncooked noodles in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, breaking noodles if necessary to cover whole bottom of pan.
   
   
4. Spread 1/2 of the beef mixture over noodles and top with 4 more noodles. Spread remaining meat mixture over these and top with remaining 4 noodles.
   
   
5. Combine water and salsa and pour over beef and noodles in pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
   
   
6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted, about 5 to 10 minutes. Let stand at least 15 minutes to firm up. This is a must to insure easy slicing.