mexican lasagna

 Prep Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ½ lb. extra-lean ground beef
• 1 large red pepper, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup Thick & Chunky Salsa
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 cups macaroni and cheese
• ½ can (16 oz.) refried beans

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400ºF.

2. Cook Meat: In a large nonstick skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped red pepper, carrot, onion, and minced garlic.

3. Add Sauces: Stir in the diced tomatoes, salsa, and cumin. Mix well and cover. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Layer Ingredients:

   • Spread half of the tomato mixture on the bottom of an 8x9-inch baking dish.
   • Add half of the macaroni and cheese.
   • Layer half of the refried beans on top.
   • Add the remaining tomato mixture.
   • Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese on top.
   • Repeat the layers with the remaining macaroni and cheese.

5. Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with a sheet of foil sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until heated through. Uncover for the last 5 minutes.

6. Serve: Let it stand for 5 minutes before cutting to serve. Enjoy!