This Mexican casserole recipe is so tasty - a perfect Mexican meal! It is very popular here in Texas.
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoon chili powder
15 ounces ricotta cheese
24 ounces salsa
4 ounces (1 cup) Monterey Jack cheese
Cook and drain noodles. Cook beef, onion, and chili powder in 10-inch pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
Place 5 of the noodles in bottom of ungreased 13 inches x 9 inches x 2 inches pan. Layer with 1-1/2 cups of the beef mixture, 1 cup of the ricotta cheese, and 1-1/4 cup of salsa.
Repeat with remaining noodles, beef mixture, ricotta cheese, and salsa. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until hot. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
8 servings