Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 1-16 oz. can refried beans
• 1- 4 oz. can chopped green chilies
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 2 T. hot salsa
• 12 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles
• 16 oz. shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1- 16 oz. jar mild salsa
• 2 c. water
• 16 oz. sour cream, plus more for garnish if desired
• 1- 2 1/4 oz. can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 3 green onions, chopped, plus more for garnish, if desired
• 1 medium tomato, chopped, if desired

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chilies, taco seasoning and hot salsa.
3. Layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
4. Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through.
5. Top with sour cream, olives, onions, tomatoes if desired, and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.
6. Top with sour cream and green onions, if desired
7. Makes 12 servings.