Fiesta Lasagna

Submitted by Audrey M

"A change from your normal lasagna. This recipe is great for a Mexican theme dinner or party."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 lb sirloin (or Healthy Choice 96% Fat-Free ground beef)
• 1⁄2 - 1 packet lawry taco seasoning (optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion, white and part of green
• 6 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated (or use half reduced-fat Monterey Jack and half Cheddar)
• 9 slices thick lasagna noodles, uncooked
• 2 cups milk
• thick and chunky bottled salsa
• 1 1⁄2 cups light sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

directions

1. Cook beef in a nonstick frying pan until nicely browned.
2. Add taco seasoning, if desired.
3. In a small bowl, blend beans with green onions and half of cheese.
4. Pour 1/3 cup salsa on bottom of a 9x9” baking dish.
5. Place dry lasagna noodles on bottom.
6. Cover with bean mixture and 2/3 cup salsa.
7. Lay another three lasagna strips on top and sprinkle beef, the rest of the cheese and 1/3 cup salsa over them.
8. Lay last three lasagna strips on top, then pour the remaining salsa (2/3 cup) evenly over the top.
9. Bake at 350ºF for 60 minutes or until noodles are tender.
10. Spread sour cream over the top and sprinkle with black olives if desired.