This is an easy and tasty dish that the whole family will love. Add other favorite ingredients, if you wish, to make it your own. This is a good way to give your family the vegetables that they need!
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
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chilies, taco seasoning and hot salsa.
Layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through.
Top with sour cream, olives, onions, tomatoes if desired, and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Top with sour cream and green onions, if desired
Makes 12 servings.