This recipe came from the Holiday 2009 Kraft Food and Family Magazine. Their description, "Fast. Cheesy. Yum. Everyone's fave, Mexican, in less than 20 minutes and under 500 calories." I agree. It's a crowd pleaser.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
3/4 lb extra lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 cups salsa
1 package (10oz) frozen corn
1 package of whole wheat tortillas You may not use the whole package depending on how you layer your casserole.
1/2 cup reduced fat or light sour cream
3/4 cup shredded, sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 minute. Add salsa and corn; mix well. Simmer 5 minutes.
Assemble -
Spread meat sauce on bottom of 8 or 9 inch square baking dish; top with layers of tortilla, meat sauce, sour cream and cheese.
Cover with foil.
Bake 25 minutes or until casserole is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; bake uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
I'm going to have to try this one. sounds so yummy!! I'm a sucker for Mexican food!
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