Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 12 uncooked noodles or however many you need to fill pan
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 2 1/2 c. picante or salsa
  • 2 c. sour cream
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. shredded cheese
  • 1 (2.2 oz.) can sliced black olives

Method

  • Combine beef, beans and spices.
  • Place four noodles in bottom of pan (13 x 9-inches).
  • Spread 1/2 mixture over noodles.
  • Top 4 more noodles and rest of meat mixture.
  • Top with rest of noodles. Combine water and salsa.
  • Pour over all.
  • Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove foil.