    
| 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef |
9 uncooked lasagna noodles or broke manicotti |
| chopped onions |
1 (16 oz.) jar Medium El Zarape Salsa |
| 1 can16 oz. fat-free refried beans |
2 cups water |
| 2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 1/2 cup (4 oz.) grated cheese |
| 1 teaspoon cumin ground |
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| 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
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In a nonstick skillet, cook beef with onions over medium heat until
no longer pink; drain. Add the refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic
powder; heat through.
Place three noodles in a 13-in x 9-inch x 2-in baking dish coated
with nonstick cooking spray; cover with half of the meat mixture.
Repeat layer. Top with remaining noodles. Combine salsa and
water; pour over noodles.
Cover and bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes or until noodles are
tender. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Optional may top with
olives and chopped green onions. |