Mexican Casserole

So, tried this recipe today as I had some tortillas in the fridge that I had to use. I was so excited to try it out, so I searched my cupboards and fridge and found "most" of the ingredients at home. Hubby did have to stop for sour cream as I finished it yesterday. :) Thanks hunny!

This recipe goes into a 9X13 pan and serves 6. At only 8 weight watchers points plus per serving it is great as the serving is rather large as well. I liked it and so did my household. Lucky for you, I even took a picture, didn't get a picture of the finished project but did take one of the sauce. It looks AMAZING!!! So colourful, so smooth, so bubbly, yum!

INGREDIENTS

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 cup onions (chopped)

1/4 cup canned jalepenos sliced, chopped (I did not add these as my kids were eating too)

2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped OR 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted with garlic)

1 (15 oz) can corn (drained)

1 (15 oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)

1 (1 1/4 oz) package taco seasoning mix (I only had sloppy joe mix at home and it worked)

8 corn tortillas (I used Low Carb, High Fiber tortillas)

3/4 cup nonfat sour cream

1/3 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded (I used regular cheddar)

1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (I forgot this....shhh....don't tell my husband:P)

DIRECTIONS

1. Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10-12 minutes until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet.

2. Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chillies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile spray 9X13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish. (I used burrito sized tortillas so I only needed 3 for my whole recipe)

4. Spoon 1/2 of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil/saran wrap and freeze for future OR cook as directed below.)

5. (Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350 F. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese in melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc...

6. ENJOY!