INGREDIENTS :
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed!)
 - ½ cup onion (chopped)
 - ¼ 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 (1¼ ounce) package taco seasoning mix
 - 8 corn tortillas
 - ¾ cup nonfat sour cream
 - ⅓ cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
 - ⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (or less (or more)
 
DIRECTIONS :
- Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes 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 5 minutes.
 - 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 5 minutes 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
MEXICAN CASSEROLE
				Yield: 
				4-6
			
	
						
				Prep Time: 
				20 minutes 
			
					
				Cook Time: 
				40 minutes 
			
					
				Total Time: 
				1 hour 
			
			
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef (drained or rinsed!)
 - ½ cup onion (chopped)
 - ¼ 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 (1¼ ounce) package taco seasoning mix
 - 8 corn tortillas
 - ¾ cup nonfat sour cream
 - ⅓ cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
 - ⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste (or less (or more)
 
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes 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 5 minutes.
 - 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 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc… /.
 
					
