South of the Border Lasagna Recipe
A different take a lasagna that my family loves.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs hamburger
- 1 green pepper
- 1 sweet onion
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1 container of ricotta cheese
- 1 can spicy chili beans
- 1 pkg lasagna noodles
- 1 package of pepper jack or Mexican mix cheese
Directions
- Brown hamburger with chopped onion.
- Drain off fat and add seeded and chopped bell peppers and chopped tomatoes.
- Cook until pepper is slightly soft.
- Drain most of the fluid off and add enchilada sauce â red not green.
- Bring back to a simmer then remove from heat.
- ***Time saver- put together the night before to avoid having to cook the noodles***
- Mix together ricotta and spicy chili beans.
- In lasagna pan start with a layer of noodles flowed by a layer of meat sauce then ricotta bean and top with cheese. Continue with layers ending with a layer of noodles, meat sauce and cheese.
- ***time saver is refrigerated overnight- let set out while oven is preheating***
- Cook in 425 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream, chips, salsa, diced avocado, and any other taco topping.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 219g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 230 | |
| Calories from Fat 102 | 44% |
| Total Fat 11.39g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 4.86g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.48g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium 476mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 12.07g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 4.99g | 3% |
| Protein 19.74g | 32% |
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December 13, 2011This looks great Shelli! Thanks for sharing. I've saved it to the Try Soon folder in my recipe box and will let you know how it is!1 reply
