EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE

easy mexican casserole

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Pound extra lean ground beef [drained or rinsed.]
• 1/2 cup onion [chopped.]
• 1/4 cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped.
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 [15 ounce] can diced canned tomatoes.
• 1 [15 ounce] can kernel corn [drained.]
• 1 [15 ounce] can black beans [rinsed and drained.]
• 1 [1 1/4 ounce] package taco seasoning mix.
• 8 corn tortillas.
• 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream.
• 1/3 cup reduced – fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded.
• 1/3 bunch fresh cilantro,chopped,to taste [or less or more.]

INSTRUCTIONS:

-Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet.
-Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5minutes.
-Meanwhile spray 12 × 8-inch [2-quart] baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly.
-Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. [Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below…].
-{Thaw overnight if frozen} Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc /.

SP: 10
Points Plus: 9
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving size: 6 | Calories: 355 | Fat: 5.9 | Saturated fat: 2.2 | Carbohydrates: 52.3 | Sugar: 8.2 | Fiber: 10.4 | Protein: 26.7

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