Cheese Enchilada Casserole
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 small can (11 oz.) corn, drained, or about 1 1/4 cups of frozen corn (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 small can (11 oz.) corn, drained, or about 1 1/4 cups of frozen corn (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
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 non-stick spray
and bake at 400° for 25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.
Nutritions
Calories
1401
Sodium
2362mg
98% DV
Fat
54g
83% DV
Protein
53g
106% DV
Carbs
127g
43% DV
Fiber
14g
59% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat21g106%
Polysaturated Fat7g47%
Monosaturated Fat25g159%
Cholesterol98mg33%
Sodium2362mg98%
Potassium1519mg43%
Protein53g106%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber14g59%
Sugar13g27%
Vitamin A1093IU21%
Vitamin B61mg54%
Vitamin C9mg16%
Calcium944mg94%
Iron10mg57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.