TORTILLA CASSEROLE

This is a great family meal that is easy and tasty. Next time I make it I am going to try an additional layer of cheese. Between step 9 and step 10. ENJOY!

• ¾ lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 chopped onion
• 1-2 minced garlic clove
• 1 can dark red kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed ( I use black beans)
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (14 ½ ounce)
• 1 can green chilies, chopped (4 ½ ounce)
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 6-8 corn tortillas’
• ¾ cup sour cream (Can use more)
• 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese ( I use mozzarella cheese)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro

1. Heat oven to 350 degree, spray large nonstick fry pan with veggie spray, heat over high heat until hot.
2. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic, brown 8-10 minutes, until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly.
3. Drain well, return beef mixture to fry pan.
4. Add beans, tomatoes, chilies and chili powder, mix well.
5. Reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, spray 12x8 (2quart) baking dish with veggie spray.
7. Cut each tortilla in half, place 6-8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly.
8. Spoon half of the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas.
9. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture, spread evenly.
10. Top with remaining 6-8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture.
11. Cover tightly with foil.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
13. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese.
14. Cover, let stand 3 minutes or until cheese is melted, sprinkle with cilantro