Thursday, December 5, 2013

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

I made this last night, and it was easy and super yummy.  Tested and approved by many.  I did not have reduced fat dressing or sour cream, but I am sure it would be super yummy either way.  An easy dinner for these cold winter nights.  Enjoy!  The only adaption I made, was to add a few more tortillas - I just tore them up and layered a few rather than just one per layer.  I used flour tortillas, but am going to try a healthier version next time with whole wheat or baked corn tortillas.

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped or season with Onion powder or minced onion
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas or corn tortillas (8 inches)
1 small can of drained corn, or about 1 1/4 cups of frozen corn (optional)
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream *Note: I used 1/2 cup
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn (optional), taco seasoning and cumin.
Spoon a generous layer of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Place a flour or corn tortilla on top of meat mixture. Layer with half of the meat mixture, and cheese. Repeat as many layers as you like.
The last & final layer should be a healthy dose of grated cheese.
Cover with foil that has been sprayed with pam or other and bake at 400° for 25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro. Yield: 8 servings.

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/10/cheesy-enchilada-casserole.html#vBsJ520CCLd3RIzC.99
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