Mexican Lasagna

1 pound hamburger, browned

1 package taco seasoning

1 can refried beans

12 uncooked lasagna noodles

2 1/2 cups water

2 1/2 cups picante sauce or salsa

2 cups sour cream

3/4 cup chopped green onion

1 can black olives, sliced (optional)

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese


Combine hamburger, seasoning and refried beans.

In a 9 X 13 baking dish, layer 4 noodles, 1/2 of beef mixture, 4 noodles, other half of beef mixture and remaining 4 noodles.

Combine water and salsa, then pour evenly over layered noodles and beef.

Cover with foil and cook at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until noodles are tender.

Combine sour cream, onions, olives, then spoon over baked lasagna.

Top with cheese and bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese is melted.