BEEF AND BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Beef and Bean Tortilla Casserole image

Provided by Karamia

Categories Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups salsa (I like mild Pace Picante)
6 -8 fajita-size flour tortillas
15 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375.
Spray 13x9 pan with nonstick spray, set aside.
Brown beef or turkey in large skillet with onion until cooked through, drain if needed.
Add chili powder, cumin and salt, and 1 cup salsa, stir and heat through.
In a medium bowl, mash drained and rinsed kidney beans coarsely. Add 1 cup salsa and stir together.
In 9x13 pan, layer two tortillas on bottom and fill in sides with pieces of a third tortilla until the bottom of pan is completely covered.
Layer all of the bean/salsa mixture over tortillas and sprinkle with 2/3 cups cheese.
Repeat another layer of tortillas.
Spread ground beef or turkey mixture evenly over tortillas.
Sprinkle with 2/3 cup cheese.
Layer last of tortillas and spread with 1/2 cup salsa.
Sprinkle rest of cheese over.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.
Serve with sour cream on top, if desired.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.4, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 1402.6, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6, Protein 34.6

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