Chili Tortilla Bake

"A homestyle Tex-Mex casserole is all it takes to gather the whole family around the dinner table. With its popular flavors and bubbly cheese topping, there is never a need to worry about leftovers".

 

TIME & SERVINGS

YIELDS:6 SERVING(S)
PREP TIME:20 MIN
BAKE TIME:25 MIN
 

INGREDIENT

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
 

INSTRUCTIONS(STEPS)

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, corn, green chiles, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and oregano; heat through.
  • In an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the tortillas, beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Can you freeze Chili Tortilla Bake?

Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

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