MEATY CHILI LASAGNA

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My mother-in-law has been gone for 20 years, but her recipe is still in great demand at family gatherings and potluck suppers. Serve this lasagna with salad, bread and a light dessert...and you'll satisfy the heartiest appetite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, peppers and chili powder. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the soup, corn, tomato sauce, tomato paste and olives; simmer until heated through., Drain noodles. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, half of the remaining sauce and a third of the cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.