Beef and Bean Tortilla Casserole
Recipe from Family Circle

Layers of tortillas, beans, salsa, a taco cheese blend, and beef mixture make a richly flavored main-dish recipe for your family.


Beef and Bean Tortilla Casserole


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 9 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1-1/2  pounds  lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 1    large onion, peeled and choppedOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  hot chili powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 2-1/2  cups  prepared reduced-sodium salsa (such as Muir Glen Organic or Green Mountain Gringo)On Sale
  • 8    fajita-size flour tortillasOn Sale
  • 1  can (15 ounces)  red kidney beans, drained and rinsedOn Sale
  • 2  cups  shredded reduced-fat taco cheese blend (such as Sargento)On Sale
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2.
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Crumble in ground beef and onion. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chili powder, cumin and salt and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup of the salsa and heat through.
3.
Line the prepared baking dish with 2 of the tortillas. Cut a third tortilla into pieces, and use some of the pieces to completely cover bottom of dish. In a medium-size bowl, coarsely mash the beans and stir in 1 cup of the salsa. Spoon mixture evenly over the tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle 2/3 cup of the cheese over the top.
4.
Place another layer of tortillas (and tortilla pieces) over beans and cheese. Evenly spoon beef mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the cheese. Place the remaining tortillas over the beef and cheese layer. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup salsa and the rest of the cheese.
5.
Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 396, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 942 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 33 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Make Tortillas
Tortillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine, used in tostadas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas and many other dishes. If you're a true fan of authentic Mexican food, it's worth learning how to make tortillas from scratch. They're delicious, and far easier to make than you might think.

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